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3333 VC

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,328 mi
Last recorded22,328 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3333 VC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,328 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 21,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 21,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazards flash fast.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 21,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam comes on at same time. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam comes on at same time. (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazards flash fast.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 20,940 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,921 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 20,921 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 20,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 20,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,298 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 19,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,130 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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3333 VC is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 3333 VC, 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 3333 VC registered?

3333 VC is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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