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15 GBF

1990 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 GBF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 42,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,404 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,194 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,729 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,729 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,286 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,798 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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15 GBF is a 1990 Rover Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1990 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 55,299 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 15 GBF, 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 36 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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15 GBF is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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