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H157 AAG

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,588 mi
Last recorded59,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 AAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 58,582 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,811 miles

Engine stabiliser bushes worn

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,811 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine noisy. Top end

Engine stabiliser rubber bushes worn

Exhaust mounting defective Center . Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Accelerator sticking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,772 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 2 May 2017 51,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (7.1.2)

Offside outer head lamp surround missing

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer head lamp surround missing

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 7 May 2015 43,881 miles

Indicator/wiper switch inecure but still work

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlkamp surround missing

Offside rear radius arm starting to seize

Oil pressure light inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column lower bush worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 43,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Indicator/wiper switch inecure but still work

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlkamp surround missing

Oil pressure light inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column lower bush worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 38,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside tyre wall cracking

Fail 1 May 2014 38,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 28,514 miles

Centre ehuast hanger missing but exhaust secure

Engine runs lean

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers do not self park

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,342 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery earth lead partly not insulated

Centre ehuast hanger missing but exhaust secure

Engine runs lean

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers do not self park

Pass 8 May 2012 152,812 miles

Both wing repeater lamps loose

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre mount missing but exhaust secure

MAIN BATTERY LEAD INSECUREY FITTED AND INSECUREY CONNECTED TO BATTERY

Offside outer CV gaiter strap incorrectly fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 15,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both wing repeater lamps loose

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre mount missing but exhaust secure

MAIN BATTERY LEAD INSECUREY FITTED AND INSECUREY CONNECTED TO BATTERY

Offside outer CV gaiter strap incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 6,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 6,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake master cylinder slightly damp.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 5,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 4,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door weak around hinges and door skin

Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 97,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.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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H157 AAG is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H157 AAG, 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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H157 AAG is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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