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A13 GPN

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,384 miles

floors slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,376 miles

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

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

floors rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2023 88,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

floors rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,840 miles

underside rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 37,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 37,504 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 37,420 miles

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

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

hanbrake cable not correctly rooted

offside and nearside front shockabsorbers slight oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 37,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hanbrake cable not correctly rooted

offside and nearside front shockabsorbers slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,343 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 37,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A13 GPN is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A13 GPN, 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 A13 GPN registered?

A13 GPN is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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