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G747 GAB

1990 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 GAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 120,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 80,021 miles

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

Vehicle has has various welding repairs done & is covered with underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2022 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame insecurely attached Tower bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has has various welding repairs done & is covered with underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2008 78,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,038 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 71,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 70,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise n/s/f door corroding

n/s/r inner closing pannel

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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G747 GAB is a 1990 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G747 GAB, 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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G747 GAB is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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