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G356 SCG

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG356 SCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 68,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,497 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,417 miles

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,410 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle HANDBRAKE CABLE (4.1.D.2)

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

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

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,764 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE FITTED INCORRECT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,760 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE CABLE FITTED INCORRECT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,387 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,387 miles

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

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 47,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G356 SCG is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 G356 SCG, 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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G356 SCG is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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