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G238 CVT

1990 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 CVT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 80,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 80,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,199 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

new lower front pannal not fully welded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,609 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

new lower front pannal not fully welded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,769 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 60,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G238 CVT is a 1990 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G238 CVT, 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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G238 CVT is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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