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G510 XNE

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 XNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 88,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,260 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,260 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column locking device insecure lower coupling (2.1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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G510 XNE is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G510 XNE, 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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G510 XNE is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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