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G730 XBU

1990 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,410 mi
Last recorded39,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 XBU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,817 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 37,809 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G730 XBU is a 1990 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G730 XBU, 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 G730 XBU registered?

G730 XBU is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G730 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G730 XBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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