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H162 BMV

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,501 mi
Last recorded59,501 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 BMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 59,501 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,641 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet needs unblocking !!

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,557 miles

Corrosion to both front & rear floor pans & rear inner wheel arches

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Slight movment in both offside upper & lower ball joints

Slight movment in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 8,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to both front & rear floor pans & rear inner wheel arches

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Slight movment in both offside upper & lower ball joints

Slight movment in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,709 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/ sill end

Fail 4 Apr 2011 5,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/ sill end

Pass 13 Apr 2010
Fail 13 Apr 2010

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

at time of test no wheel arches fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,739 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,682 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 71,638 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills corroded

fuel hose at rear perished

indicators flashing slower than normal

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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H162 BMV is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 H162 BMV, 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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H162 BMV is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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