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H204 LJC

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

69,708 mi
Last recorded69,708 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 LJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 69,708 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 69,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,982 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 68,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,091 miles

Offside Front Wing Rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r upper wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both steering rack joints ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 145/70R12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed at lower rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper o/s/f upper wing corroded and holed

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,322 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,321 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,089 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 61,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,756 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres are perished on side wall

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 60,755 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres are perished on side wall

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,269 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

feul filler cap seal age cracking

heavy corrosion to both floorpans

wet condition under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,542 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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H204 LJC is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 H204 LJC, 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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H204 LJC is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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