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G890 MMR

1989 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 MMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 48 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 48 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 38,625 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,287 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 320,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 320,157 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 285,911 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 285,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,813 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,813 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G890 MMR is a 1989 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G890 MMR, 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 G890 MMR registered?

G890 MMR is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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