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H140 HGS

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,117 mi
Last recorded80,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 HGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,117 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,788 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,794 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,062 miles

bodywork,floors and front and rear wheel arches surface corroded throughout

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,262 miles

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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H140 HGS is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H140 HGS, 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 H140 HGS registered?

H140 HGS is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1991.

Is H140 HGS safe to buy?

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