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G478 ATP

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,423 mi
Last recorded83,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 ATP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,423 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

power cable corroded

surface corrosion to boot floor

Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

power cable corroded

surface corrosion to boot floor

Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,381 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

corrosion all under vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn close to ply

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust secured with wire

offside and nearside rear subframe mounting areas repaired from inside

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,337 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust secured with wire

offside and nearside rear subframe mounting areas repaired from inside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

O/S outer CV gaiter loose.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 72,443 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

O/S outer CV gaiter loose.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 65,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs pitted

both front subframe mounting points freshly covered/sealed

both outer sills,/o/s/f floor and rear subframe freshly undersealed reason unknown , benifit of doubt given to customer

Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs pitted

both outer sills,/o/s/f floor and rear subframe freshly undersealed reason unknown , benifit of doubt given to customer

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,010 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G478 ATP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G478 ATP, 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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G478 ATP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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