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C25 JLK

1990 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Mini55,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 JLK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,124 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 96,625 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front jacking point corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,615 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working as they should (3.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking in the treads (they are dated 2005) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,609 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 94,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet insecure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv boot clip missing

corossion infloors

Front bonnet insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 93,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 93,126 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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C25 JLK is a 1990 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C25 JLK, 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 C25 JLK registered?

C25 JLK is a 1990 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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