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H140 YTO

1991 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 YTO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,671 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,120 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight coolant leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both sides floor to sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil level low

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,402 miles

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

both sides floor to sills corroded

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,379 miles

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

both sides floor to sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sides floor to sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,191 miles

both side floor to sill corroaded

rear subframe corroaded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,876 miles

all tyres cracking

battrey cable slightly chaffed

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,465 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 19,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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H140 YTO is a 1991 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H140 YTO, 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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H140 YTO is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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