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G448 EPF

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 EPF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 95,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front sub frame bushes started to split

corrosion not through all skins rear floor pans

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,228 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spot light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front sub frame bushes started to split

corrosion not through all skins rear floor pans

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 94,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

nearside mirror missing

new rear subframe fitted

slight free play at steering wheel noted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 94,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened two places (chalked) (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front subframe bush starting to seperate

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill

blue smoke noted during fast idle

free play at steering wheel noted

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak noted

rear subframe has had weld repair plates

Pass 9 May 2016 93,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 90,877 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit

c.o. close to limit

slight exhaust leak front pipe

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

Fail 12 May 2015 90,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight exhaust leak front pipe

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 14 May 2014 84,635 miles

SUBFRAME WELDED

Fail 10 May 2014 84,635 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

SUBFRAME WELDED

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,731 miles

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

Subframe has been welded excessively

Pass 8 May 2012 78,501 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 78,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,548 miles

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,570 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 67,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 59,996 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,990 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G448 EPF is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G448 EPF, 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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G448 EPF is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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