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G104 JFS

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 JFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,680 miles

slight corrosion at rear sub-frame mount

slight play at offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,936 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 76,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,692 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,189 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,189 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,583 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,560 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 72,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 72,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,594 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 65,526 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 65,526 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G104 JFS is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G104 JFS, 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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What year was G104 JFS registered?

G104 JFS is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G104 JFS safe to buy?

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