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H166 JPE

1991 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

940 mi
Last recorded940 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 JPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,084 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 40,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 38,633 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all balljoint gaitors deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2017 38,632 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all balljoint gaitors deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,464 miles

Front number plate cracked

Main beam tell tale not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,464 miles

Front number plate cracked

Main beam tell tale not working

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

various corosion spots under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2006 31,594 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 31,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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H166 JPE is a 1991 Rover Mini in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H166 JPE, 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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H166 JPE is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H166 JPE safe to buy?

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