MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
signs of past repairs to floorpan
vehicle has been loweredand has some long bolts in floor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G553 HOB is a 1990 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G553 HOB, 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 G553 HOB registered?
G553 HOB is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1990.
Is G553 HOB safe to buy?
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