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G759 PUE

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

42,280 mi
Last recorded42,280 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 PUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 42,268 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rubber fuel pipe by rear subframe split but not leaking.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 39,510 miles

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

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

body has some corrosion also has some welding repairs that are covered in underseal

has some corrosion around brake master cylinder

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,700 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 37,688 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front windscreen deteriorated at edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside (floor/brake pipes etc) undersealed.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,414 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2016 36,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Track rod end loose both (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,143 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 29,090 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all four wheel covers rubbing on tyre valves

nearside floor pan corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four wheel covers rubbing on tyre valves

nearside floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,948 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,990 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 17,212 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
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G759 PUE 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 59.4%.

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 G759 PUE, 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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G759 PUE is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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