1990 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · H896 BMF
1990 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 104,853 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H896 BMF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 104,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H896 BMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (H896 BMF) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
H896 BMF Mileage History
- 24/02/20221,076 mi
- 03/03/20233,970 mi+2,894 mi
- 07/03/20233,987 mi+17 mi
- 07/03/2024104,853 mi+100,866 mi
Average of roughly 51,066 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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