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G908 PYJ

1989 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,198 mi
Last recorded60,198 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG908 PYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,198 miles

Offside drivers door corroded,no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper corroded,no sharp edges

Rear valance corroded,not structural

all tyres on the vehicle are perished

both front inner wheel arches corroded,not in prescribed areas

Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,158 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Door lower section corrosion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,521 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear shock absorber has play to the limit

the front brake pads are low

the o/s front brake is binding slightly

the rear exhaust box is leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,381 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight aim adjusters detiorated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s door step very badly corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,534 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,164 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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G908 PYJ is a 1989 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G908 PYJ, 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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G908 PYJ is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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