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G343 WTC

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,483 mi
Last recorded54,483 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG343 WTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 54,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 54,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 54,059 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 54,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 53,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 53,560 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 53,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 53,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 53,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 53,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 52,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 52,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,409 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 52,230 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,029 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 51,786 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 51,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 51,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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G343 WTC is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G343 WTC, 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 G343 WTC registered?

G343 WTC is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G343 WTC safe to buy?

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