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H142 BCD

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 BCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 42,416 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE CABLE FRAYING

HEADLAMP PATTERNS WEAK

INDICATOR SWITCH POOR OPERATION / HAZARD SWITCH AGED

OIL LEAKS

SHOCKERS AGED / MIN DAMPING EFFECT

UNDERSIDE WELDED AND UNDERSEALED IN PLACES

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,295 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake cable fraying

headlamp patterns weak

indicator switch poor condition / sticking

oil leak

previous welded repairs to underside / heavily painted over

shock absorbers aged / weak and in poor condition / minimal damping effect

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,777 miles

Beam pattern poor on both dip beams.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Indicator switch poor operation.

N/S/F inner sill corroded to limit.

O/S/F inner sill corroded to limit.

Oil leak.

Rear side/brake lights showing slightly white light.

Suspension showing genral age/wear.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 1,138 miles

advisde throttle sticking / idling fast

movement in o/s/r radius arm bushes

rear shock absorbers weak

slight play in o/s front suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,583 miles

advise thottle cable sticking / idling fast

front brake discs heavily corroded / pads wearing low

movement in o/s/r radius arm bushes

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in o/s/f suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,415 miles

evidence of coolant loss at radiator pressure cap

evidence of oil leaks

extensive welded repairs to vehicle heavily undersealed restricting view

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer tiebar bush worn

radiator in poor condition

throttle cable sticking idle is fast

Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,412 miles

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

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

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

evidence of oil leaks

evidence of coolant loss at radiator pressure cap

extensive welded repairs to vehicle heavily undersealed restricting view

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer tiebar bush worn

radiator in poor condition

throttle cable sticking idle is fast

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,191 miles

brake fluid resevoir cap connections broken

engine front lower tie bar bracket split

exhaust poor alignment around gearchange mechanism

front sub frame mounts some deterioration of bonding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

one bolt missing offside differential flange

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges 145/70 12

Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front indicators faded

both rear wheel arches and corner pannels corroded

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer sill

corrosion to rear lower vallance

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

front discs corroded

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,255 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre and rear exhaust mounts poor condition

some fading rear light unit lenses

surface corrosion around bulkhead areas

terminal broken off from brake fluid cap

Fail 30 Sep 2008 90,255 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre and rear exhaust mounts poor condition

some fading rear light unit lenses

surface corrosion around bulkhead areas

terminal broken off from brake fluid cap

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Minor inbalance on front brakes.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake hose perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 89,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system poor condition.

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

O/s/f brake hose perished.

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

o/s/f outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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H142 BCD is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H142 BCD, 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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H142 BCD is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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