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G424 VKJ

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,247 mi
Last recorded56,247 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 VKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 56,247 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 56,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mountings loose

Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mountings loose

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,893 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing-early replacement recommended

slight play in nearside front lower swivel pin

slight play in offside front hub bearing

subframe fixing perscribed areas within boot slightly corroded, not considered excessive

vehicle has extensive welded repairs carried out - welds appear sound as far as practicable. (repairs covered in wax/underseal)

water ingress to nearside front floorpan

Fail 28 May 2010 53,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing-early replacement recommended

slight play in nearside front lower swivel pin

slight play in offside front hub bearing

subframe fixing perscribed areas within boot slightly corroded, not considered excessive

vehicle has extensive welded repairs carried out - welds appear sound as far as practicable. (repairs covered in wax/underseal)

Pass 24 May 2007 52,924 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2007 52,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,322 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 52,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear floor & front panel in poor condition, rust.

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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G424 VKJ is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G424 VKJ, 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 G424 VKJ registered?

G424 VKJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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