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G711 ALK

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG711 ALK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 66,932 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 66,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread delaminating cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread delaminating cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer drive shaft CV boots perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint worn and has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer drive shaft CV boots perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint worn and has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Crimp connection in boot. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing worn. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Renew missing exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing worn. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp main beam operation intermittent.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mount clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,023 miles

corrosion to sills,subframes,floorpans,brake pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to sills,subframes,floorpans,brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,089 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,138 miles

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

some corrosion o/s sill panel and o/s/f inner wheelarch

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,287 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,287 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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G711 ALK is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G711 ALK, 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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G711 ALK is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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