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G436 UKP

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 UKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,228 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,860 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,860 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,078 miles

Both wiper blades poor, n/s is split, but just about clear screen

Headlamp and indicator adornments restrict light output but not severely

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight rumble when spun

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

Rear foglight is slightly insecure, ie bracket is flexible

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

There are corrosion holes in nearside doorstep and offside top underneath rear end of front wheelarch /bulkhead both outside prescribed areas

There is quite a lot of handbrake travel but not to stop

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear radius arms bearings have some play and could do with greasing but wide arches prevent easy access to nipple

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Brakepedal antslip device is a little insecure

Brakes pull to right on short road test noticed when driving car to workshop

Excess corrosion (Holes) outside prescribed areas :(1)nearside door step, (2)offside top of underneath of front wheel arch below windscreen

Headlamp adornments restrict light output

Lot of engine oil leaks, particularly offside driveshaft to gearbox oil seal

Lot of handbrake travel

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Quite a lot of rotational play at ateering wheel caused by someplay in rack end joints and bushes particularly offside and some play in both track rod ends

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

There is slight petrol staing on bottom of carburettor but not leaking at time of test

There is slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,424 miles

Door skin on drivers door and also the door handle are all a bit loose

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front passenger seat not fitted but belts are all ok anyway

N/s/r wheel bearing has a bit of rumble

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack has a bit of a clonk but no excess play

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,397 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brakes do not increase at exactly the same rate

Fail 2 Jan 2008 51,379 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 439,984 miles

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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G436 UKP 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 63.6%.

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 G436 UKP, 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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G436 UKP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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