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F431 GKP

1989 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,710 mi
Last recorded31,710 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 GKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 31,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 31,163 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 30,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,950 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 27,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,158 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,079 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT UPPER SWIVAL

Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT UPPER SWIVAL

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,443 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT UPPER AND LOWER SWIVALS

Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

N/S FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT UPPER AND LOWER SWIVALS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,651 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Mar 2006 23,651 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre defective

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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F431 GKP is a 1989 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F431 GKP, 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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F431 GKP is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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