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G119 ELB

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 ELB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,804 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,400 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,400 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 67,977 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,033 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,440 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,645 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 55,641 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,169 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,894 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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G119 ELB is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G119 ELB, 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 G119 ELB registered?

G119 ELB is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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