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G290 JCX

1990 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 JCX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2024 95,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,706 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 94,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 93,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 93,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,229 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 82,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,804 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 78,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,237 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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G290 JCX is a 1990 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G290 JCX, 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 G290 JCX registered?

G290 JCX is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G290 JCX safe to buy?

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