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G704 YRO

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,582 mi
Last recorded67,582 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 YRO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,582 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 67,574 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 65,777 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 65,688 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,619 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,617 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,441 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 65,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,700 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking badly on edges

both front seatbelts starting to fray

Fail 11 May 2013 58,694 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracking badly on edges

both front seatbelts starting to fray

nearside front blade split at end but clearing screen

offside front blade not touching screen but not in my vision at time of test

petrol cap sealing ring starting to perish may fail next year if left

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,849 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,834 miles

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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G704 YRO is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G704 YRO, 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 G704 YRO registered?

G704 YRO is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G704 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 YRO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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