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G363 VDV

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,701 mi
Last recorded64,701 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 VDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 64,701 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,692 miles

Front subframe nearside rear mounting is deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,692 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe nearside rear mounting is deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering column lower bush/bearing has slight play

Pass 20 May 2021 64,644 miles

both front lower track control arms - inner bushes are perished - no excessive movement at present

steering column lower bush/bearing has very slight play

Fail 17 May 2021 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower track control arms - inner bushes are perished - no excessive movement at present

exhaust rearmost rubber mounting is slightly defective - still secure at present

steering column lower bush/bearing has very slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower track control arms - inner bushes are perished - no excessive movement at present

exhaust rearmost rubber mounting is slightly defective - still secure at present

steering column bush/bearing has very slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front lower suspension arms - inner bushes are perished - no excessive movement at present

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to let go - still secure at present

Fail 13 Jun 2019 64,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,631 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,473 miles

play in nearside rear radius arm bearing, recommend replacement soon.

play in offside front wheelbearing, recommend replacement soon.

some wearing nearside front lower swivel joint.

Fail 31 May 2013 63,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor pan corroding.

play in nearside rear radius arm bearing, recommend replacement soon.

play in offside front wheelbearing, recommend replacement soon.

some wearing nearside front lower swivel joint.

Pass 15 May 2012 61,869 miles

Doors corroded at lowers

General corrosion to underside and inner wings

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

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

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Wheel arch extensions not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front upper and lower suspension ball joints slightly worn.

rear bumper corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,915 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,011 miles

both number plates poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2008 40,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both number plates poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,394 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 35,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,353 miles

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

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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G363 VDV is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G363 VDV, 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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G363 VDV is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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