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RVG 12J

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 12J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 60,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,878 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end loose track Rod lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,644 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear tyres and n/s/f badly perishing sidewalls

car generally corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,292 miles

bodywork generally starting to show signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing badly

rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

rear valance starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

bodywork generally starting to show signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing badly

rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

rear valance starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,352 miles

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

offside steering rack gaiter perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

nearside outer sill corroding

offside steering rack gaiter perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,814 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s doop panel corroding

n/s front inner wing some corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,814 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s doop panel corroding

n/s front inner wing some corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,164 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door corroding

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front clossing panel/sill starting to corrod

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear subframe o/s corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,688 miles

exhurst corroding at rear silencer/been repaired not blowing at time of test

n/s and o/s rear subframe starting to corrod

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,982 miles

both outer sills rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 41,052 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 41,052 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RVG 12J is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RVG 12J, 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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RVG 12J is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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