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G693 PGT

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 PGT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 53,754 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 52,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure side repeater wiring under wing (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure side repeater wiring under wing (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in door apature (5.2.6)

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

Brake performance not tested due to condition of nearside front wheel bearing (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,844 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,840 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,829 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2011 51,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer sills rusty

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight play in front suspention

offside rear rim slight damaged

oil leaks engine

rear sub frame will need attention soon

under side of car rusty in various places

Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,538 miles

chip zone A on limits reccomend attention very sonn

front brake's slightly uneven and slight runout rear's

rear subframe surface rust

slight play both bottom balljoints reccomend re-greasing

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion, may require attention for next year

advise engine stabiliser bar bushes

advise offside rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front suspension joints could do with greasing

advise nearside floor to sill

advise oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,181 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 49,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G693 PGT is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G693 PGT, 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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G693 PGT is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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