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G547 ORP

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

339 mi
Last recorded339 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 ORP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 339 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short positive lead threw boot floor (1.9.2b)

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front inner upper wing panels to bulkhead corroded

both front sub-frame rear mountings poor

handbrake effort poor

some play in nearside front lower ball joint

vehicle has had excessive welding

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,510 miles

exhaust has slight blow

indicator speed could be better

offside parking brake effort could be better

rear side lights dim

sill panels in poor condition

some play in both rear radius arm bearings

suspect engine missfire

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

windscreen in poor condition

wiring could be better

Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,508 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has slight blow

indicator speed could be better

offside parking brake effort could be better

rear side lights dim

sill panels in poor condition

some play in both rear radius arm bearings

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

windscreen in poor condition

wiring could be better

Fail 24 Jan 2015 31,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Engine misfire

Engine runs poor - runs on - very coked up

Headlamps loose but still secure

Oil leak

Oil leak from gear selector rod seal

Rear sidelight dim - on limit of failure

Some areas of vehicle underside heavly undersealed

n/s/f tyre wearing a little low

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f suspension upper mounting plate has 1 bolt loose - still secure

o/s/f tyre wearing a little low

Pass 4 Aug 2005 29,347 miles

both headlight patterns poor

hand brake effort just in limit

horn note weak

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2005 29,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G547 ORP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G547 ORP, 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 G547 ORP registered?

G547 ORP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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