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G357 TFK

1990 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 TFK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front panel under windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner sidewall - for competition use only (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner sidewall - for competition use only (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front panel under windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from rear towards the front ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 61,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,097 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak at manifold (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear valance corner box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear corner valance box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear valance corner box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,609 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,338 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,087 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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G357 TFK is a 1990 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G357 TFK, 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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G357 TFK is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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