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G787 OAT

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 OAT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 35,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 35,374 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor pan (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in under seal and paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 34,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in under seal and paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 34,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 34,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 33,104 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G787 OAT is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G787 OAT, 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 G787 OAT registered?

G787 OAT is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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