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C16 MSG

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MSG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 41,216 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability holed and corroded near to subframe mount (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 38,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 38,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,162 miles

corrosion and repairs to n/s/f floor

corrosion and repairs to rear boot floor

rear foot and handbrake effort

Fail 23 Jun 2020 38,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn/insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and repairs to n/s/f floor

corrosion and repairs to rear boot floor

rear foot and handbrake effort

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,088 miles

operation of rear fog light switch

Fail 8 Jun 2019 38,088 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

operation of rear fog light switch

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,495 miles

all tyres perishing borderline

Fail 25 May 2017 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyres perishing borderline

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,309 miles

both front tyres splitting

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,309 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

both front tyres splitting

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 24 May 2013 36,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 34,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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C16 MSG is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C16 MSG, 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 C16 MSG registered?

C16 MSG is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is C16 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 MSG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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