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H135 JPE

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,049 mi
Last recorded12,049 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 JPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 12,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 11,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 11,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 11,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 10,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 10,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 10,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,662 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 10,661 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 10,145 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 10,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,114 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 10,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 10,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 100,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside track rod end rubber split

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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H135 JPE is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H135 JPE, 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 H135 JPE registered?

H135 JPE is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H135 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H135 JPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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