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H293 JJL

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 JJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 87,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 87,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 86,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,869 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 86,167 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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H293 JJL is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H293 JJL, 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 H293 JJL registered?

H293 JJL is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is H293 JJL safe to buy?

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