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G275 YJN

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 YJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,522 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 74,520 miles

Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,048 miles

Drivers side suspension slightly low ( Rubber doughnut suspension),

Front brake discs pitted scored and corroded.

Passenger side rear brake binding on slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear boot floor.

Previous welding repairs to rear floor areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in both drivrers and passengers front top and bottom swivel joints.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,048 miles

Drivers side suspension slightly low ( Rubber doughnut suspension),

Front brake discs pitted scored and corroded.

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Passenger side rear brake binding on slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Previous welding repairs to drivers side rear boot floor.

Previous welding repairs to rear floor areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in both drivrers and passengers front top and bottom swivel joints.

Pass 6 May 2011 70,767 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fuel cap sea;l perished and cracking.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear metal fuel pipe getting corroded.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Surface corrosion arond brake servo mounting.

Surface corrosion to both outer sills.

surface corrosion to both front inner floor pan areas.

Fail 3 May 2011 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Surface corrosion to both outer sills.

Front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fuel cap sea;l perished and cracking.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear metal fuel pipe getting corroded.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Surface corrosion arond brake servo mounting.

surface corrosion to both front inner floor pan areas.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 611,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 611,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear 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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G275 YJN is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G275 YJN, 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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G275 YJN is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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