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G477 MWA

1990 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,624 mi
Last recorded39,624 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 MWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 39,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,109 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions competition use only, no E number (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Competition use only, no E number (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 2 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,344 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,300 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 37,272 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vehicle corroded in several places but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,350 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 81,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside generally corroded

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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G477 MWA 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 64.7%.

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 G477 MWA, 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 G477 MWA registered?

G477 MWA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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