1990 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · H143 BCU
1990 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 80,148 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H143 BCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 80,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H143 BCU 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 (H143 BCU) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Valve stem seriously damaged All valves split. (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt To suspension unit”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt To suspension uni”.
H143 BCU Mileage History
- 22/04/202478,208 mi
- 10/05/202478,208 mi
- 22/05/202578,404 mi+196 mi
- 22/05/202578,404 mi
- 22/05/202680,148 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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