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G790 DOV

1990 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 DOV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 54,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 54,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 54,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,542 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 54,445 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 54,442 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,304 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 54,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 53,958 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,661 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre side wall poor

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,508 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator leaking.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,970 miles

radiator leaking.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,954 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil pressure switch leaking.

radiator leaking.

smell of petrol under bonnet.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,381 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,986 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,511 miles

ADVISE. ATTENTION TO SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S OUTER SILL AT REAR.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,251 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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G790 DOV is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G790 DOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G790 DOV registered?

G790 DOV is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G790 DOV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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