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DEE 2G

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEE 2G
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 43,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 43,386 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 41,302 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,261 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 41,261 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,220 miles

n/s/r hub/back plate damp

oil leaks

outer sills & rear subframe starting to corrode

rust patches

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,180 miles

chips on screen

oil leaks

rear subframe starting to corrode

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 30 May 2014 41,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chips on screen

rear subrame starting to corrode

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,839 miles

temp repair toresr fog lamp

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,748 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

heavy surface corrosion noted on both outer sills.

rear fog lamp lens repaird with tape

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

heavy surface corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,252 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,146 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 19,294 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 19,294 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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DEE 2G is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DEE 2G, 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 DEE 2G registered?

DEE 2G is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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