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G552 CDD

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,416 mi
Last recorded18,416 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 CDD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 18,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 18,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,123 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 15,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,115 miles

indicator stalk may need replacing soon.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,954 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 13,099 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 11,355 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 10,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 9,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,687 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 8,687 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G552 CDD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G552 CDD, 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 G552 CDD registered?

G552 CDD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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