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H393 MGM

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 MGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 95,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 95,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,114 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pocket/inner arch at radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,765 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline pass at sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up and over subframe to union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline pass at sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flexi hose to clutch cylinder corroded at ferrule

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,780 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 90,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,238 miles

Front 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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,506 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,000 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,319 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 80,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 17,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,545 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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H393 MGM is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H393 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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H393 MGM is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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