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G670 HOP

1990 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,975 mi
Last recorded36,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 HOP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,975 miles

Both front floors corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Trumpets (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 36,964 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front floors corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both trumpets (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,902 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 36,533 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

habndbrake cables sticking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in side boot by sub frame mount bolts (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

habndbrake cables sticking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 30,944 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 30,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,392 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,802 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 28,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 28,799 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G670 HOP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G670 HOP, 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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G670 HOP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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