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G399 RGH

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,618 mi
Last recorded93,618 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 RGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 93,618 miles

Front Front sub-frame top mountings have some movement in them

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting areas on both rear parts of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around mounting area of brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 90,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front mounting broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached suspension is all loose when jacked up and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Loose and possibly broken on mounting to vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom nut loose and just on threads (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear BOTH REAR SHOWING WHITE as lenses faded badly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both emitting slightly white as lenses faded (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Callaper leaking as brake fluid on callaper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front floor jacking points missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front part of section of exhaust is loose fitting in all 3 joints (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of floor pan plate looks like it has not been continuously welded all around plate (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose wet with brake fluid no obvious leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on front tie bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front vehicle is much lower than n/s and is resting on bump stop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting areas on both rear parts of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around mounting area of brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,907 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 82,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 80,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,851 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 80,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s/r

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G399 RGH 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 73.3%.

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 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 G399 RGH, 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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G399 RGH is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1990.

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