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H392 MGM

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH392 MGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 71,656 miles

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters have slight seepage

corrosion to nearside front outer sill but not within any prescribed area

corrosion to offside front outer sill but not within any prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,842 miles

Corrosion nearside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Apr 2025 70,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion nearside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,730 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,440 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,777 miles

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

corrosion nearside front inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside front outer sill and inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Apr 2022 65,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion nearside front inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside front outer sill and inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,956 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,729 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,004 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket detached ,system adequately supprted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket detached ,system adequately supprted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,149 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 51,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside door corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 45,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 38,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 25,094 miles

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

advise surface corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 17 May 2006 21,582 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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H392 MGM is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H392 MGM, 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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H392 MGM is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 July 1991.

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