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G451 WPE

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,804 mi
Last recorded45,804 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 WPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,804 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,792 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings welding on both sills and floor incomplete welds (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hand brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 45,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,913 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,418 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,418 miles

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

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,639 miles

Nearside front floor corroding

Nearside front suspension creaks

Ogffside front floor corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,147 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor pan sill area

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,147 miles

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)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front floor pan sill area

Fail 12 May 2009 41,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,206 miles

Coolant leak

advise:-both front tyres show signs of age separation

Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

advice both front tyres starting to seperate due to age

Pass 17 May 2006 37,710 miles

advice top engine steady weak and will need attention shortly

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 37,710 miles

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

advice top engine steady weak and will need attention shortly

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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G451 WPE is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G451 WPE, 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 G451 WPE registered?

G451 WPE is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G451 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G451 WPE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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