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H162 UHO

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 UHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 52,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering rack

surface corrosion to front and rear valance and floor area

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,767 miles

Indicator switch insecure Stalk (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,757 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 51,751 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,597 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front subframe rear offside bush de-bonding.

Moderate play in nearside rear radius arm bearings.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearings.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front subframe offside rear bush de-bonding.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Slight to moderate play in nearside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,413 miles

front brake hoses light chafing on suspension on full lock

minor corrosion offside inner sill

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,409 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure pear drop mounting behind front panel (2.4.G.1)

Nearside parking brake low efficiency

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

Offside inner sill corroded by seat crossmember

body kit fitted obscuring outer sills

nearside front brake hose light chafing on drive shaft on full lock

offside front brake hose lightly chafing tie rod on full lock

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions near limit

nearside front lower swivel has slight play

no rear seats at time of test

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions near limit

nearside front lower swivel has slight play

no rear seats at time of test

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,831 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,831 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,831 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 33,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No rear seats fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,831 miles

No rear seats fitted

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

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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H162 UHO is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H162 UHO, 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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H162 UHO is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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