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H185 HVS

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 HVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe bolts loose under bonnet.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 24,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe bolts loose under bonnet.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 24,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 17,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 15,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,344 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 7,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 7,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 92,637 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 92,637 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

outer sills rusty †oil leaks †front and rear floors rusty †play in front hubs †

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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H185 HVS is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H185 HVS, 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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H185 HVS is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 April 1991.

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