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G312 BRL

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,633 mi
Last recorded25,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 BRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 25,633 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 25,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 25,105 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 25,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 24,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,711 miles

rear subframe has been repaired

Fail 2 Sep 2020 23,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe has been repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,053 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 22,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,371 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 22,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,354 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 22,354 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,193 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,648 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 21,648 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,555 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 20,555 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G312 BRL is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G312 BRL, 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 G312 BRL registered?

G312 BRL is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1990.

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