MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Oil leak
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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G255 DTJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1990.
Is G255 DTJ safe to buy?
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