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G314 KCP

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 KCP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 70,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 70,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 69,119 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,948 miles

Offside Front has slight play in bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Offside Front has slight play in bearing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 65,874 miles

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

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

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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G314 KCP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G314 KCP, 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 G314 KCP registered?

G314 KCP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G314 KCP safe to buy?

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