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G133 TEA

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 TEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery lead underfloor insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2012 93,655 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs rusty

fuel cap seal perished

no rev/light

poor repair to sills & floor

poor running

Fail 3 Feb 2011 92,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs rusty

fuel cap seal perished

no rev/light

poor repair to sills & floor

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,469 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,469 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,552 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 77,552 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,920 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 65,918 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 65,915 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,908 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 52,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G133 TEA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G133 TEA, 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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G133 TEA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1990.

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