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G495 SYJ

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,685 mi
Last recorded41,685 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 SYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 41,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 39,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2017 39,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,439 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,790 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,810 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 33,810 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,934 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 31,764 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,610 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,283 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,283 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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G495 SYJ is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G495 SYJ, 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 G495 SYJ registered?

G495 SYJ is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G495 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G495 SYJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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