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H183 FBK

1991 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,692 mi
Last recorded91,692 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 FBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,692 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,678 miles

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

Corrosion in offside front floor not to excess

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,274 miles

Body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath

N/s/ wing mirror missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 91,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose on down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body corrosion

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r all cracked. Front tyres treads low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,953 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,549 miles

exhaust emissions just ok

Pass 4 May 2011 80,684 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 80,521 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,878 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,752 miles

Drivers door mirror glass starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,752 miles

Drivers door mirror glass starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,878 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H183 FBK is a 1991 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H183 FBK, 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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H183 FBK is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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