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F994 HDH

1989 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF994 HDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,264 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,664 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,545 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,688 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,333 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,234 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 53,724 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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F994 HDH is a 1989 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F994 HDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F994 HDH is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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