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G786 CDG

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 CDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 91,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 91,577 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,441 miles

all 4 tyres perished on shoulders

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,441 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,320 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 May 2011 90,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,349 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 89,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,113 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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G786 CDG is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G786 CDG, 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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What year was G786 CDG registered?

G786 CDG is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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