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G511 YBC

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 YBC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 76,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,155 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 75,155 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside door mirror no view to rear

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

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

passengers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

slight play in steering

underside corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 71,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,598 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Pass 26 Oct 2019 70,596 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Fail 26 Oct 2019 70,596 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,411 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,405 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,037 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

play in lower steering column bush

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,821 miles

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,894 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 62,886 miles

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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G511 YBC is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G511 YBC, 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 G511 YBC registered?

G511 YBC is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G511 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 YBC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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