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G718 OGT

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,408 mi
Last recorded36,408 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 OGT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,408 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 36,404 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 34,622 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,146 miles

Both sides front suspension cone knuckle joint rubber boots insecure.

Off side front sill/floor/flytch/wheel arch area weak with corrosion.

Fail 12 May 2014 25,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both sides front suspension cone knuckle joint rubber boots insecure.

Off side front sill/floor/flytch/wheel arch area weak with corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2013 25,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2006 22,344 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2006 22,324 miles

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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G718 OGT is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G718 OGT, 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 G718 OGT registered?

G718 OGT is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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