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H308 LJO

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,580 mi
Last recorded49,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 LJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,580 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 49,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 49,580 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 49,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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H308 LJO is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H308 LJO, 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 H308 LJO registered?

H308 LJO is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H308 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H308 LJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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