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H182 GLV

1991 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,094 mi
Last recorded55,094 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH182 GLV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,416 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 May 2019 54,416 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2018 52,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 May 2018 52,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 6,215 miles

bonnet missing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 6,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported rear brake pipe T union insecure (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery terminals insecure

bonnet missing

Fail 1 Oct 2015 6,214 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,137 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 52,137 miles

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,821 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 40,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2007
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,352 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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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H182 GLV is a 1991 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc 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 H182 GLV, 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 H182 GLV registered?

H182 GLV is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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