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G461 HOX

1990 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,316 mi
Last recorded9,316 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 HOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 9,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,386 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,634 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

front wing extensions insecure and flapping

Fail 11 Feb 2009 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,283 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 94,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,874 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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G461 HOX is a 1990 Rover Mini in Gold with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G461 HOX, 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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G461 HOX is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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