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G534 PFD

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

27,400 mi
Last recorded27,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG534 PFD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 27,400 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 27,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 26,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 26,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 26,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 26,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front subframe mount some movement present

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

c.o weak 0.4

Pass 27 May 2021 25,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear silencer holding rubber bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 May 2019 25,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 25,415 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight corrosion by shock-absorber top mount /Body.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,867 miles

Brake pedal service brake application slightly notchy.

Fail 27 May 2015 22,867 miles

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

Brake pedal service brake application slightly notchy.

Pass 23 May 2014 21,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 21,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 20,218 miles

engine oil leak.Switch controls loose on steering column.Brake pedal action notchy Performance not affected.

Fail 22 May 2012 20,212 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil leak.Switch controls loose on steering column.Brake pedal action notchy Performance not affected.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 19,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,409 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 19,407 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,080 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 14,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,138 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,068 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,954 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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G534 PFD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G534 PFD, 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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G534 PFD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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