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G735 HDW

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 HDW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,149 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,788 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 64,670 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Front corrosion inner arch around door hinge area

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion outer sill lower of body

Pass 9 May 2016 64,307 miles

Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Front oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 64,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Front oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,912 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,554 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,420 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,929 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,980 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,840 miles

Oil leak

bonnet trim insercure

brake fluid warning wires broken from brake fluid top

slight movement in indicator and wiper switch

Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,840 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet trim insercure

brake fluid warning wires broken from brake fluid top

slight movement in indicator and wiper switch

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,554 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper switch slight movement but not effect operation

Fail 14 Apr 2009 52,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

wiper switch slight movement but not effect operation

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front doors correded

both outter sills correded

floors damaged

front and rear valances correded

Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front doors correded

both outter sills correded

floors damaged

front and rear valances correded

Pass 23 May 2007 43,285 miles

front floors damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 38,911 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 38,911 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 35,653 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 35,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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G735 HDW is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G735 HDW, 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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G735 HDW is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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