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G786 NBV

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 NBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,786 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,410 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 55,227 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

ball joints need greasing and radius arms

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 50,257 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front and rear mounts loose and rear mount deteriorated

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 NBV is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBV, 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 G786 NBV registered?

G786 NBV is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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