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G533 BGS

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

1,632 mi
Last recorded1,632 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 BGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 1,632 miles

Front seats don't fold forward to gain access to the rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2018 1,632 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before join to rear junction/by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front seats don't fold forward to gain access to the rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 1,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seats will not fold forward far enough to allow access to rear seats

Fail 28 Jun 2017 1,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front inner floor area badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seats will not fold forward far enough to allow access to rear seats

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,229 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 98,229 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 97,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 96,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 86,429 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 86,429 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,989 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,989 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 758,229 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,860 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 69,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 66,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G533 BGS is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G533 BGS, 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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G533 BGS is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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