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H157 NPR

1990 Austin Mini

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini59,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 NPR
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,990 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 57,973 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEAERSIDE REAR RADIAL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TYRE PRESSURE LOW OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,777 miles

vehicle modified to two seater car and has no opening doors or roof

Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,448 miles

vehicle modified and has no opening doors or roof

Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,335 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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H157 NPR is a 1990 Austin Mini in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H157 NPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H157 NPR registered?

H157 NPR is a 1990 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H157 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 NPR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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