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E971 HJH

1988 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 HJH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 82,987 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,831 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle has been under sealed, unable to full corrosion inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,488 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E971 HJH is a 1988 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E971 HJH, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E971 HJH registered?

E971 HJH is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E971 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E971 HJH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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