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G917 OVR

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,715 mi
Last recorded68,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 OVR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,084 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 64,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2022 60,520 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 60,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,473 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering shocker mounting missing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 5,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f wing corroded and filled

rear fuel line cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 5,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2011 5,656 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,990 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,990 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 5,527 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 5,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 5,304 miles

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

play in bottom of column

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G917 OVR is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 G917 OVR, 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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G917 OVR is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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