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G3 NEJ

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 NEJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 29,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 29,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 29,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 29,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 29,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,886 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 28,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 28,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,306 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills by seatbelt bottom mountings (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,191 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 27,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,630 miles

near side front tyre perished and splitting off side head light lens as being fitted with tape

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,253 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 17,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,272 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 14,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,012 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,894 miles

front sub frame front mounting bushes splitting but no movement found

o/s rear brake back plate and wheel cyclinder nipple damp but no leak found

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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G3 NEJ is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G3 NEJ, 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 G3 NEJ registered?

G3 NEJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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