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H621 JFH

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,935 mi
Last recorded37,935 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH621 JFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 37,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 36,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 35,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,781 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system touching body

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 13 Dec 2021 34,759 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system touching body

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,620 miles

Exhaust touching body

Fuel cap seal deterioated

Offside rear seat belt deterioated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,577 miles

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

Exhaust touching body

Fuel cap seal deterioated

Offside rear seat belt deterioated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,166 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 34,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,606 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 33,606 miles

Direction indicators not working not flashing only staying lit (1.4.A.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,196 miles

Exhaust blowing from manifold.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 33,196 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 32,134 miles

1 nsr and osr tyres at 1.6 mm limit †2 corrosion to outer sills †3 exhaust centre mount not expected to last

4 rear shockers a little weak

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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H621 JFH is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H621 JFH, 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 H621 JFH registered?

H621 JFH is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is H621 JFH safe to buy?

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