CarVerify

Free Car Check

G744 SHR

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 SHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,417 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 50,408 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 50,406 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle Appears to be running excessively rich at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,643 miles

n/s rear foot and handbrake performance is a little low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,550 miles

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G744 SHR is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G744 SHR, 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

How do I check the history of G744 SHR?

You can check the full history of G744 SHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G744 SHR registered?

G744 SHR is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is G744 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G744 SHR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G744 SHR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G744 SHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.