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G12 RSP

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 RSP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 78,978 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 78,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brake applied (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,435 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,855 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All Four Tyres Damaged @ Outer Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,851 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Exhaust Leaks @ Intermediate Pipe Connections/Joins Between Down Pipes and The Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged All Four Tyres Damaged @ Outer Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Inner Bushes Deteriorated/Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All Four @ Outer Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Inner Bushes Deteriorated/Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All Four @ Outer Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 9 Jul 2019 73,505 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside and Offside. Secondary Lamps (Halo's) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,652 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 69,632 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,237 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,842 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 55,671 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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G12 RSP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G12 RSP, 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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G12 RSP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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