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H174 YTU

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

17,198 mi
Last recorded17,198 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 YTU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 17,198 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,127 miles

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2018 48,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2018 48,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front outer sill holed below door mounting panel

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,360 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,878 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,875 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight bind o/s front wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,402 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,520 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,520 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 43,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,393 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,478 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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H174 YTU is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H174 YTU, 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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H174 YTU is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H174 YTU safe to buy?

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