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1990 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · H718 VRA

H718 VRA

1990 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 33,894 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER MINI
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/08/2020
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
33,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/08/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
998cc

H718 VRA Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2019
  • 33,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect 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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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H718 VRA Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2006211,230 mi
  2. 11/10/200721,633 mi-189,597 mi
  3. 17/10/200822,239 mi+606 mi
  4. 19/10/200923,282 mi+1,043 mi
  5. 20/10/201025,138 mi+1,856 mi
  6. 24/10/201127,600 mi+2,462 mi
  7. 17/10/201229,668 mi+2,068 mi
  8. 14/10/201331,032 mi+1,364 mi
  9. 15/10/201331,032 mi
  10. 13/10/201432,808 mi+1,776 mi
  11. 25/05/201633,149 mi+341 mi
  12. 07/06/201633,155 mi+6 mi
  13. 30/05/201733,663 mi+508 mi
  14. 31/05/201733,665 mi+2 mi
  15. 29/05/201833,861 mi+196 mi
  16. 09/08/201933,894 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly -13,829 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

H718 VRA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:54
MOT Analysis

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

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (H718 VRA) between October 2006 and August 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Electrical wiring insecure Earth clamp to battery (1.9.2a)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)”.

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