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G734 DKD

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,786 mi
Last recorded6,786 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG734 DKD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 6,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative all (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 6,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 5,951 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 5,886 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 3,698 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 3,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 3,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 760 miles

minor surface corrosion to o/s floor to sill area

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 95,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,782 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,542 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,829 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 50,821 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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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G734 DKD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G734 DKD, 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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G734 DKD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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