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G130 SEA

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 SEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 15,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 15,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 15,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,942 miles

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 14,933 miles

Vehicle been under sealed restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,911 miles

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,902 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,853 miles

Centre rear exhaust mount snapped but system still adequately supported.

Oil leak Around front crank pulley area. ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,585 miles

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 3 Aug 2011 13,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,173 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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G130 SEA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G130 SEA, 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 G130 SEA registered?

G130 SEA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G130 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G130 SEA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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