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G919 PKK

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 PKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 57,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 57,107 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings LINKAGE ON TOP OF HUB (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2019 54,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 52,355 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 52,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlight lens slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,825 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,719 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,719 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,117 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 39,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,411 miles

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

N/S door step rusted & holed.

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2011 37,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/S door step rusted & holed.

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,350 miles

excessive corrosion nearside front inner door shut

excessive corrosion offside rear wing/arch

front wiper blades split but still clears screen ok for mot

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside front sill weakening

slight play in nearside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

small hole in nearside front c.v gaiter

Fail 3 Jun 2010 36,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

excessive corrosion nearside front inner door shut

excessive corrosion offside rear wing/arch

front wiper blades split but still clears screen ok for mot

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside front sill weakening

slight play in nearside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

small hole in nearside front c.v gaiter

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,228 miles

nearside inner door shut excessively corroded but not in mot perscribed area at present

slight leak on exhaust manifold area

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner door shut excessively corroded but not in mot perscribed area at present

slight leak on exhaust manifold area

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 31,563 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,756 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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G919 PKK is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G919 PKK, 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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G919 PKK is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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