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H159 LEH

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,093 mi
Last recorded27,093 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 LEH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,093 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,713 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,694 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 6,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 1,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 1,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 93,738 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 93,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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H159 LEH is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H159 LEH, 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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What year was H159 LEH registered?

H159 LEH is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1991.

Is H159 LEH safe to buy?

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