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G440 MBV

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,141 mi
Last recorded6,141 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 MBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 6,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 5,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 3,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 3,879 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021
Pass 4 May 2020 24,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been replaced with after market sub frame (2.4.A.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been replaced with after market sub frame (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,291 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,307 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2013 16,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

small hole o/s/f floor outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,474 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,474 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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G440 MBV is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G440 MBV, 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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G440 MBV is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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