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G498 VNA

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 VNA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,444 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 88,113 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 88,113 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 87,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 May 2024 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bypass hose from waterpump area

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,774 miles

Exhaust general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,417 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust general corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,417 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust blow from center section (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,622 miles

Brake pipe to offside union on subfame slight kink

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe to offside union on subfame slight kink

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,354 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 84,354 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 80,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 80,200 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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G498 VNA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G498 VNA, 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 G498 VNA registered?

G498 VNA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G498 VNA safe to buy?

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