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H120 CWS

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,812 mi
Last recorded97,812 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 CWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,812 miles

Front o/s & n/s floor areas adjacent to jacking points thinned by corrosion

Front o/s & n/s suspension on bump stops

Nearside Rear floor area adjoining subframe mounting panel, thinned by corrosion

exhaust tail box holed at front end

some oil leaks engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,793 miles

Exhaust tail box leaking at front end.

Front o/s & n/s floor area around jacking points, thinned by corrosion.

Front o/s & n/s suspension, has no clearance with bump stops

Nearside Rear floor area thinned by corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,793 miles

Indicator switch inoperative moves with steering wheel (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre smooth on inner edge, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail box leaking at front end.

Front o/s & n/s floor area around jacking points, thinned by corrosion.

Front o/s & n/s suspension, has no clearance with bump stops

Nearside Rear floor area thinned by corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Forward suspension mounting area thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Forward suspension mounting area thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

O/S & N/S Brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,796 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,599 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,590 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,698 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from selector seal

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 72,402 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 72,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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H120 CWS is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H120 CWS, 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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H120 CWS is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1991.

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