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461 DDA

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,925 mi
Last recorded47,925 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 DDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,769 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 47,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 45,918 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 45,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,378 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2012 41,378 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 32,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,513 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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461 DDA is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 461 DDA, 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 461 DDA registered?

461 DDA is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is 461 DDA safe to buy?

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