1990 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · H285 AKE
1990 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 45,625 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 998cc
H285 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2026
- 45,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H285 AKE Mileage History
- 27/04/202445,113 mi
- 27/04/202445,113 mi
- 31/05/202445,148 mi+35 mi
- 28/05/202545,547 mi+399 mi
- 30/05/202645,625 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H285 AKE MOT History
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 (H285 AKE) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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