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H825 OFS

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,585 mi
Last recorded28,585 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH825 OFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 28,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp retaining bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Lower panel corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 25,049 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes have slight wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Body not fully secure rear lower back panel due to corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 25,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed couldnt get a reading due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes have slight wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Body not fully secure rear lower back panel due to corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 23,526 miles

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

advise rear valance and adjoining panel corroded

rear exhaust bracket slightly insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2022 22,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 22,759 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 22,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,629 miles

Nearside Front wing badly corroded but not yet showing sharp edges

Fail 29 Jul 2016 21,629 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing badly corroded at a pillar but not yet showing sharp edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 20,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 18,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,563 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,304 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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H825 OFS is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H825 OFS, 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 H825 OFS registered?

H825 OFS is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is H825 OFS safe to buy?

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