1990 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · H257 BBK
1990 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 19,595 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H257 BBK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2024
- 19,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H257 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (H257 BBK) between November 2005 and April 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 (7.3.B.1b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)”.
H257 BBK Mileage History
- 25/11/200594,739 mi
- 05/05/200694,862 mi+123 mi
- 18/04/200797,038 mi+2,176 mi
- 19/05/200797,039 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/200899,108 mi+2,069 mi
- 20/05/2009909 mi-98,199 mi
- 04/06/2010946 mi+37 mi
- 18/06/2010946 mi
- 29/07/20131,461 mi+515 mi
- 22/03/20171,463 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/202419,595 mi+18,132 mi
Average of roughly -4,084 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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