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G230 LNV

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,566 mi
Last recorded18,566 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 LNV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 18,566 miles

Offside Rear radius arm slight movement

nearside and offside front floor, inner wheel arch, jacking point area corroded but not with in load bearing points

Pass 13 Dec 2024 18,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 18,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 18,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,209 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 18,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,091 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 18,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 18,069 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 18,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,617 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 17,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 16,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 16,144 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight run out of true in front brake operation

Fail 10 May 2011 16,142 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight run out of true in front brake operation

Pass 12 May 2010 15,458 miles

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

n/sf inner arch corroded

play in n/s/f wheel beariung has play

play in o/s/f swiwels

Fail 10 May 2010 15,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

n/sf inner arch corroded

play in n/s/f wheel beariung has play

play in o/s/f swiwels

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,525 miles

13 % IMBALANCE on front brakes

engine mounts not fully bonded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel hose to carb split

o/s n/s/f lower arm inner bushes spliting

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

13 % IMBALANCE on front brakes

engine mounts not fully bonded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel hose to carb split

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/.s n/s/.f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s f inner sill corroded

o/s n/s/f lower arm inner bushes spliting

o/s/f bump stop missing

play in n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,637 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 13,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,584 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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G230 LNV is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G230 LNV, 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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G230 LNV is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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