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G730 JCP

1990 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 JCP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 50,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,356 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Black tint affecting rear lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,299 miles

underbody ahs been undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2020 45,299 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

underbody ahs been undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,271 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,433 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 37,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 37,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,319 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,276 miles

1. needs small welding n/s/f under the sill.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front floorpan is corroded and holed.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,059 miles

Slight play in N/S/F Ball Joint

Slight play in O/S/F Ball Joint

Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Slight play in N/S/F Ball Joint

Slight play in O/S/F Ball Joint

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 36,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,664 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 35,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,661 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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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G730 JCP is a 1990 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G730 JCP, 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 G730 JCP registered?

G730 JCP is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G730 JCP safe to buy?

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