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G799 ABM

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,406 mi
Last recorded48,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 ABM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,397 miles

Offside Front SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 48,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED HOLE @ JACKING POINT FRONT CHASSIS STRUCTURE WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED HOLE @ JACKING POINT FRONT CHASSIS STRUCTURE WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Nearside Front FRONT SEAT MOUNTS MODFIED IN A WAY THAT IN MY OPINION WOULD BE UNSAFE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

Offside Front FRONT SEAT MOUNTS MODFIED IN A WAY THAT IN MY OPINION WOULD BE UNSAFE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,985 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,841 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 19 May 2008 34,796 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 17 May 2007 33,278 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 33,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 33,195 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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G799 ABM is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G799 ABM, 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 G799 ABM registered?

G799 ABM is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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