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G697 ATL

1990 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,382 mi
Last recorded43,382 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 ATL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 43,382 miles

slight damage to n/s/f inner sill/floor

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in steering/suspension

Fail 7 Mar 2019 43,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very old 145/70r12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,565 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 42,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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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G697 ATL is a 1990 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G697 ATL, 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 G697 ATL registered?

G697 ATL is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G697 ATL safe to buy?

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