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H127 APW

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,704 mi
Last recorded1,704 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 APW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 1,704 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 1,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 1,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 1,448 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 1,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mount has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 1,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 82,284 miles

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

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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H127 APW is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H127 APW, 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.

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What year was H127 APW registered?

H127 APW is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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