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G430 TKM

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,513 mi
Last recorded32,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 TKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,513 miles

offside rear foot brake low efficiency

Pass 7 Jan 2025 30,786 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trumpet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 29,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,998 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 28,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight delay in operation when headlights on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on suspension component

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 24,516 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 24,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 6,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 6,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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G430 TKM is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G430 TKM, 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 G430 TKM registered?

G430 TKM is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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