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G889 UAY

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

24,652 mi
Last recorded24,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 UAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 24,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 24,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 24,431 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 24,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 23,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,266 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 23,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 22,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,696 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 22,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,781 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

indicator and wiper stalk loose on colum

offside front top suspension arm rubber bump stop split away

Fail 23 Jul 2012 21,781 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system deteriorated

indicator and wiper stalk loose on colum

offside front top suspension arm rubber bump stop split away

Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,739 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 19,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,646 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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G889 UAY is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G889 UAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G889 UAY registered?

G889 UAY is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G889 UAY safe to buy?

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