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G290 WWS

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,485 mi
Last recorded50,485 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 WWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,485 miles

Corrosion to outer sill panels

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,437 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 50,437 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,252 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight rust under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,004 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,968 miles

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2013 49,960 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,919 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 31 May 2012 49,919 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

pedal rubbers slighty worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,627 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 492,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 49,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 49,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G290 WWS is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G290 WWS, 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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G290 WWS is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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