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H129 XTV

1991 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,161 mi
Last recorded62,161 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 XTV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,989 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2016 57,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 49,111 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Advise no passenger seat or rear bench seat or rear belts present at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 54,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 54,678 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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H129 XTV is a 1991 Rover Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H129 XTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H129 XTV registered?

H129 XTV is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1991.

Is H129 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H129 XTV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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