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G901 NDH

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

6,297 mi
Last recorded6,297 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 NDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 6,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 5,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake roller brake test reading low

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 5,195 miles

footbrake efficiency just on limit (51%)

Fail 30 May 2023 5,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 5,157 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play or steering arm loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 4,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 98,702 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

after-market exhaust fitted (noise level ok)

both rear floors slightly corroded

front sub-frame bushes slightly perished

offside steering rack gaitor requires attention soon

Fail 28 Apr 2011 98,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted noise level ok

both rear floors slightly corroded

front sub-frame bushes slightly perished

offside steering rack gaitor requires attention soon

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,694 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,236 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,242 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,226 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,734 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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G901 NDH is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G901 NDH, 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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G901 NDH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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