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G894 PNN

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,769 mi
Last recorded19,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 PNN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 19,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 19,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 19,717 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 19,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 19,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,263 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 19,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,227 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 19,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 19,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,170 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 19,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2013 19,154 miles

Age cracks to both rear tyres

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small cracks to nearside front tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror insecure.

small cracks to both rear tyres.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small cracks to nearside front tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror insecure.

small cracks to both rear tyres.

Pass 31 May 2011 18,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 18,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 18,686 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres have small cracks.

nearside door mirror loose.

Pass 29 May 2009 18,415 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 May 2009 18,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,278 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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G894 PNN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G894 PNN, 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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G894 PNN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1989.

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