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1990 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · H143 BCU

H143 BCU

1990 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07/12/1990. Recorded mileage 78,404 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1275cc

H143 BCU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 78,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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H143 BCU Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202378,107 mi
  2. 22/04/202478,208 mi+101 mi
  3. 10/05/202478,208 mi
  4. 22/05/202578,404 mi+196 mi
  5. 22/05/202578,404 mi

Average of roughly 166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H143 BCU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (H143 BCU) between August 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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