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G741 WRG

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 WRG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,935 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 75,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 74,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 74,819 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 74,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 74,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2021 74,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,106 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,996 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,558 miles

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 72,182 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,665 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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G741 WRG is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G741 WRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G741 WRG registered?

G741 WRG is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G741 WRG safe to buy?

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