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G425 ALR

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,010 mi
Last recorded60,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 ALR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 60,010 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure sub frame mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,674 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slighty under body corrision

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slighty under body corrision

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 53,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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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G425 ALR is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G425 ALR, 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 G425 ALR registered?

G425 ALR is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G425 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G425 ALR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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