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G526 TEA

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 TEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,115 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,178 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 68,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,016 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

advise offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,922 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

advise rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,922 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,156 miles

adv front discs / pads corroded

adv slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,769 miles

adv windscreen chipped offside swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,392 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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G526 TEA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G526 TEA, 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 G526 TEA registered?

G526 TEA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G526 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G526 TEA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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