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G474 PFD

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,482 mi
Last recorded30,482 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 PFD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 28,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 27,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 27,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 26,397 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2021 26,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 May 2020 26,083 miles

Vehicle has Been Undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,974 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,896 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 25,896 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,783 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,659 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 25,650 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,263 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,567 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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G474 PFD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G474 PFD, 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 G474 PFD registered?

G474 PFD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G474 PFD safe to buy?

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