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H142 KJC

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,956 mi
Last recorded87,956 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 KJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 87,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,215 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,214 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,210 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery cable (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,738 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 65,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 58,272 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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H142 KJC is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H142 KJC, 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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H142 KJC is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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