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G13 RSP

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

326 mi
Last recorded326 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 RSP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 315 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 2,658 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 2,658 miles

Headlamp insecure Both lamps (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bolt missing but supported by another

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2010 197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G13 RSP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G13 RSP registered?

G13 RSP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is G13 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 RSP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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