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H126 HHC

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 HHC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,882 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 39,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,865 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f indicator lens slightly dammaged

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r valance corroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f indicator lens slightly dammaged

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r valance corroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

Fail 24 May 2017 39,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f outer sill corroded

slight play in n/s/f top suspension ball joint

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 19 May 2016 39,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sill started to corrode

o/s/f floor pan started to corrode

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 18 May 2016 39,701 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sill started to corrode

o/s/f floor pan started to corrode

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 29 May 2015 39,625 miles

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

Front suspension to front panel tie rod bushes deteriorated and slight movement

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front sill corroded and holed, not prescribed area

Offside rear upper quarter panel corroded, just outside seatbelt prescribed area

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded and previously welded repaired

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sill started to corrode.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perished.

slight play in both n/s and o/s front top swivel joints.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,226 miles

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perished.

slight play in both n/s and o/s front top swivel joints.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,847 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,841 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 25,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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H126 HHC is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 H126 HHC, 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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H126 HHC is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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