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HPX 991H

1970 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 991H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,887 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 83,886 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently not locking in (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,600 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both inner c/v gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 83,596 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both inner c/v gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 83,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,057 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small hole in floor o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,804 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

small hole drivers floor pan not within any fail items

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,238 miles

O/S headlight beam pattern weak

Slight oil leak

Slight play in N/S rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2019 82,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S headlight beam pattern weak

Slight oil leak

Slight play in N/S rack end

Pass 11 Jan 2018 82,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill / wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,836 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,836 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Speedo not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 75,530 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 75,530 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,619 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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HPX 991H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 HPX 991H, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPX 991H registered?

HPX 991H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1970.

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