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G92 RUF

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,401 mi
Last recorded53,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 RUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,047 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,830 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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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G92 RUF is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G92 RUF, 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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What year was G92 RUF registered?

G92 RUF is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G92 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G92 RUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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