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G72 HOF

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 HOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,909 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,909 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside floor join corroded and parting.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside floor join corroded and parting.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 83,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 65,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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G72 HOF is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G72 HOF, 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 G72 HOF registered?

G72 HOF is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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