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1990 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · G978 ERU

G978 ERU

1990 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12/04/1990. Recorded mileage 86,840 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
998cc

G978 ERU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
  • 86,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G978 ERU Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202384,620 mi
  2. 06/06/202485,508 mi+888 mi
  3. 19/06/202485,519 mi+11 mi
  4. 26/06/202485,520 mi+1 mi
  5. 19/05/202586,840 mi+1,320 mi

Average of roughly 1,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G978 ERU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (G978 ERU) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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