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G546 PDV

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 PDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,629 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,629 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,208 miles

Rear sub frame covered in under seal

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,208 miles

Rear sub frame covered in under seal

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S + O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,617 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,497 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,446 miles

off side front floor corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,827 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not a prescribed area

Rear brake pipes undersealed

all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

one exhaust mount broken not effecting support of exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not a prescribed area

Rear brake pipes undersealed

all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

one exhaust mount broken not effecting support of exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes greased

both steering rack gaitors twisted

underside wax oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,714 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

offside front bump stop missing

steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

offside front bump stop missing

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,160 miles

Oil leak

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

lots of movement in wiper linkages

os front steering rack boot twisted

slight surface corrosion to boot floor

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

lots of movement in wiper linkages

o/s front wiper worn but still clears enough of the screen

os front steering rack boot twisted

slight surface corrosion to boot floor

Pass 17 Sep 2011 67,789 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes slight binding

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,386 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 55,707 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2005 54,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2005 54,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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G546 PDV is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G546 PDV, 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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G546 PDV is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1990.

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