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G471 VJA

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,568 mi
Last recorded67,568 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 VJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,576 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,933 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,362 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 64,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing handbrake (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,302 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,595 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 61,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 65,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 65,365 miles

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

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

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

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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G471 VJA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G471 VJA, 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 G471 VJA registered?

G471 VJA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G471 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G471 VJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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