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F227 GWD

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 GWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,263 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,232 miles

N/S/F seat has no locking mechanism

N/S/R tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F seat has no locking mechanism

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pipe's greased

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

N/S/F seat has no locking mechanism

N/S/F wheel has movement in it

N/S/R tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F seat has no locking mechanism

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pipe's greased

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,518 miles

Engine is running too lean

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

OSR suspension/shock absorber is "sticking"

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine is running too lean

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

OSR suspension/shock absorber is "sticking"

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,656 miles

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

all the brake pipes are heavily waxoiled

offside rear brake has slight runout

Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,654 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all the brake pipes are heavily waxoiled

offside rear brake has slight runout

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,240 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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F227 GWD is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F227 GWD, 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 F227 GWD registered?

F227 GWD is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F227 GWD safe to buy?

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