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H296 LOK

1991 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,817 mi
Last recorded26,817 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 LOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 26,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,056 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 25,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 25,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,240 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 24,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 23,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,969 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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H296 LOK is a 1991 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H296 LOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H296 LOK registered?

H296 LOK is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 1991.

Is H296 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H296 LOK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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