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G329 LWG

1990 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

63,417 mi
Last recorded63,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG329 LWG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,417 miles

slight exhaust blow

body corrosion

body twisted/mis-aligned (severe door mis-alignment)

fog lamp damaged

noise from front + rear of vehicle when driven over bumps

play in NSF suspension

play in OS top ball joint

Fail 10 Nov 2011 63,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

OS fog lamp lens damaged

corrosion to NSR floor

engine lower steady bar detached

play to OS top ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,890 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,890 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,885 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

advise full brake check and clean (new front brake disc)

advise full check of suspension joints.

front brake disc corroded.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake cables part seized.

n/s mirror damaged.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sports exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 90,206 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

clutch slipping

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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G329 LWG is a 1990 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G329 LWG, 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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G329 LWG is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 February 1990.

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