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H148 GDX

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,605 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,514 miles

under side covered in under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,092 miles

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

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

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 17 May 2017 82,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,871 miles

1.n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode 2.slight play in o/s/r radias arm

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,862 miles

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

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

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

1.n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode 2.slight play in o/s/r radias arm

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,733 miles

1. Nearside and offside sills starting to corrode. 2. Nearside and offside floors to sills starting to corrode. 3. Nearside front cv gaiter loose. 4. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

5. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear radius arms.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,422 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door shut becoming corroded

offside front door frame corroded

slight lift in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

underside of vechicle and body generally corroded and has various patches/repairs

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door shut becoming corroded

offside front door frame corroded

slight lift in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

underside of vechicle and body generally corroded and has various patches/repairs

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,320 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded.

general rust in several places on body and underside, will require attention soon.

multi patch welding underneath.

o/s/f door frame broken.

several panels repaired with tape.

slight play in lower steering colume.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 51,320 miles

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

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 Suspension component 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 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front flexi brake pipes, very close to suspension tie rods.

brake pedal anti slip, poor.

genrtal rust in several places on body and underside, will require attention soon.

multi patch weld repairs to underside.

o/s/f door frame broken-rusted

several panels repaired with tape.

some play in lower steering column

some play in n/s/r radius arm

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front subframe mounts soft.

general underside of vehicle very poor condition.

o/s/r inner wheel arch excessively corroded.

slight play in lower steering colume.

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 GDX is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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