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Green and White · Petrol · 1990 · 998 cc

H643 VRHMOT history

H643 VRH is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 18,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

H643 VRH green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
18,570 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H643 VRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

H643 VRH was last recorded at 18,570 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 16,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2018: 7 miles, lower than 58,169 miles on 3 Aug 2006.
  • 17 Apr 2021: 1,214 miles, lower than 8,691 miles on 25 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,575 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,570 miles
  • 2025 – 1,575 miles
  • 2023 – 1,569 miles
  • 2021 – 1,219 miles
  • 2020 – 8,691 miles
  • 2018 – 7 miles
  • 2006 – 58,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail18,570 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail18,570 miles (+16,995)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    707613554170
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass1,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    1,575 miles
    Test number
    258797633613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail1,575 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,575 miles
    Test number
    939057608049
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass1,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    1,569 miles
    Test number
    854383080959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail1,569 miles (+350)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,569 miles
    Test number
    846627091386
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass1,219 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    1,219 miles
    Test number
    491117962262
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail1,214 miles (-7,477)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,214 miles
    Test number
    687916861169
    • MajorFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside offside (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass8,691 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    8,691 miles
    Test number
    842756581758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7 miles (-58,162)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    759986667133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,169 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    630965516263
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/side door skin insecure at lower edge but not in dangerous condition at time of test.
    • NoteSome corrosion to front scuttle panel but not within prescribed area or in dangerous condition at time of test.

  11. Fail58,169 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    514250906262
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about H643 VRH

Does H643 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H643 VRH expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H643 VRH?
The MOT on H643 VRH expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H643 VRH done?
H643 VRH was recorded at 18,570 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
Has H643 VRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H643 VRH has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H643 VRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H643 VRH find?
H643 VRH failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects: nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front headlamp aim too low; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.

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