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G320 ESB

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG320 ESB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,253 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,237 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 80,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 78,010 miles

Nearside outersill slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,796 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,796 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,775 miles

blow from center exhaust

nsr tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,405 miles

slight blow from front and rear exhaust

slight corroded to nsr and osr sub-frame

Pass 20 May 2010 68,475 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

co slightly high

nsf and osf brake hoses are slightly twisted

nsf steering rack boot perished

Pass 20 May 2009 64,239 miles

co slightly high

nsr subframe mounting point corroding

slight blow from front exhaust

slight twist in osr flexe pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,019 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,019 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear seat belt lenth

Pass 20 May 2006 62,112 miles

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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G320 ESB is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G320 ESB, 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 G320 ESB registered?

G320 ESB is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G320 ESB safe to buy?

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