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H109 SEP

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH109 SEP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 75,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,109 miles

vehicle undersealed with vaxoil

Pass 11 May 2019 74,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 735,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 726,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 71,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 677,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,300 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,973 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion starting in rear most boot floor

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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H109 SEP is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 H109 SEP, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H109 SEP registered?

H109 SEP is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H109 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H109 SEP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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