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H148 FDL

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,493 miles

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

Seam sealer applied on inner sill repairs, unable to assess quality of repair

Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,489 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,126 miles

Modeified rear exhaust on vechile

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,119 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Modeified rear exhaust on vechile

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,294 miles

advise...Performance exhaust fitted making noise level higher than normal

Fail 24 May 2010 77,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

advise...Performance exhaust fitted making noise level higher than normal

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 72,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 67,133 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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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H148 FDL is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H148 FDL, 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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H148 FDL is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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