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G292 VWD

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,529 mi
Last recorded29,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 VWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 29,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 29,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 29,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,307 miles

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

o/s front and both rear tyres age cracks in sidewall but cords not showing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,790 miles

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

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on n/s front door

front valance corroded but not with prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,509 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 20,234 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 8,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both outer sills scabby

Oil leak

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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G292 VWD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc 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 G292 VWD, 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 G292 VWD registered?

G292 VWD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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