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G255 DTJ

1990 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 DTJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body age related. (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Slight noise on N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,511 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Under body age related. (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Slight noise on N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,324 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,324 miles

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

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 70,368 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,711 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings are showing signs of wear

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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G255 DTJ is a 1990 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G255 DTJ, 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 G255 DTJ registered?

G255 DTJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G255 DTJ safe to buy?

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