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H144 FFE

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 FFE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,146 miles

Nearside front upper suspension arm , slight wear / play in inner bush.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,331 miles

front tie bar bolt bent

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pkpe flattened at rear near subframe

Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front tie bar bolt bent

fuel pkpe flattened at rear near subframe

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,515 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,414 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 90,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 90,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2006 88,824 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 87,049 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 86,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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H144 FFE is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H144 FFE, 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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H144 FFE is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H144 FFE safe to buy?

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