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GUS 151T

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,665 mi
Last recorded20,665 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUS 151T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 19,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed not allowing proper inspection of certain components.

Fail 30 Mar 2023 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has been under sealed not allowing proper inspection of certain components.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drivers door panel corroded.

Offside Front 'A' panel corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 19,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drivers door panel corroded.

Offside Front 'A' panel corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight cracking perished

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 18,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 13 Jul 2017 18,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at manifold joint Leaking at centre box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns & os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 15,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,297 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 14,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 14,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 129,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 May 2009 129,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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GUS 151T is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUS 151T, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GUS 151T registered?

GUS 151T is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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