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G474 VBW

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,475 mi
Last recorded15,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 VBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 15,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 15,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 14,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 14,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 14,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,345 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 12,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 11,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,422 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 11,422 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 11,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,409 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 VBW is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G474 VBW registered?

G474 VBW is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G474 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G474 VBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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