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G295 PMB

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,449 mi
Last recorded50,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 PMB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 50,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 50,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,965 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,080 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,076 miles

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake cable rubbing on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 20 May 2013 45,908 miles

all 4 upper and lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated they are still however still preventing the ingress of dirt (just)

hazard warning lights are flashing very quickly

nearside outer sill corroded this area is outside any prescribed area

rev counter inoperative

Fail 20 May 2013 45,908 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 upper and lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated they are still however still preventing the ingress of dirt (just)

hazard warning lights are flashing very quickly

nearside outer sill corroded this area is outside any prescribed area

offside dipped beam inoperative no aim check carried out

rev counter inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,097 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,014 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,012 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,188 miles

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

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

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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G295 PMB is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G295 PMB, 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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G295 PMB is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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