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G454 YTR

1990 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 YTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,298 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracks between tread and sidewall

slight corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,294 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracks between tread and sidewall

slight corrosion to outer sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,283 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,377 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,377 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 32,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise general under side corrosion

advise n/s/f and o/s/f sill ends corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,919 miles

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

advise both front sill end corroded

advise both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 309,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise both front sill end corroded

advise both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,789 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise both outer sills corroded

advise general body corrosion

advise n/s and o/s/f sill ends corroded and holed

advise n/s/r lamp

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,789 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise both outer sills corroded

advise general body corrosion

advise n/s and o/s/f sill ends corroded and holed

advise n/s/r lamp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,696 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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G454 YTR is a 1990 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G454 YTR, 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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G454 YTR is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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