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G487 EFX

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 EFX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,025 miles

Bulk head rusted both sides

Nearside Front Bonnet strap missing

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,918 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,682 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 9,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,445 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack nearside

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

Fail 29 May 2015 9,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Advise slight play in steering rack nearside

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 7,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 1,561 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,650 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor&sills 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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G487 EFX is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G487 EFX, 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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G487 EFX is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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