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G499 SHR

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,699 mi
Last recorded23,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 SHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 23,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 22,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 21,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 19,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 9,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 6,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 5,891 miles

Centre exhaust mounting split

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 5,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,110 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 2,827 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Gear rod oil seal not fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 775 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,171 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 99,064 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

2 ,FRONT SPOT LIGHTS NOT WORKING

GEARBOX STEADY ROD SECURING NUT LOOSE

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.6MM

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER CLIP NEEDS TO BE TIGHTENED

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT TWIST TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

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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G499 SHR is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G499 SHR, 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 G499 SHR registered?

G499 SHR is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G499 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G499 SHR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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