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H343 KPM

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 KPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

slight play on steering wheel support arm

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,312 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play on steering wheel support arm

small hole off side centre seal

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,691 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 12,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 12,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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H343 KPM is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H343 KPM, 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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H343 KPM is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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