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C17 KAD

1990 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 KAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,561 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C17 KAD is a 1990 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 C17 KAD, 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 C17 KAD registered?

C17 KAD is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is C17 KAD safe to buy?

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