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5102 WD

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

7,919 mi
Last recorded7,919 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5102 WD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 7,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 7,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 7,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 7,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 7,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 7,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 7,737 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 7,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,681 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 7,669 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 7,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,914 miles

Both inner sill areas soft, suspect corrosion, unable to check fully due to fixed carpet,

Fail 16 Aug 2012 6,906 miles

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

Both inner sill areas soft, suspect corrosion, unable to check fully due to fixed carpet,

Pass 15 Aug 2011 6,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 6,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,176 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 6,151 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight corrosion on o/s/f top shock mount area

Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,133 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 6,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 6,065 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,018 miles

corroded edges appearing all over car

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,990 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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5102 WD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 5102 WD, 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 5102 WD registered?

5102 WD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is 5102 WD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5102 WD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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