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H238 HLC

1991 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 HLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 61,481 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam does not stay on (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side and dip wrong way round on switch (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet coil wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,449 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,958 miles

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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H238 HLC is a 1991 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H238 HLC, 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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What year was H238 HLC registered?

H238 HLC is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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