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H186 TNG

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

3,685 mi
Last recorded3,685 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 TNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 3,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 3,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 3,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 3,522 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 2,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2020 2,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

screen damaged/marked

Fail 8 Jul 2020 2,061 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

screen damaged/marked

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,425 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,420 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,757 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads look low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under side of vehicle covered in heavy underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,560 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,182 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,810 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2012 43,000 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r wheel bearing has play plus noisey

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 15 May 2012 42,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r wheel bearing has play plus noisey

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 25 May 2011 39,200 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,200 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 35,608 miles

Front numberplate obscured by bumper

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

Fail 10 May 2010 35,607 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front numberplate obscured by bumper

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

Pass 28 May 2009 30,807 miles

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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H186 TNG is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H186 TNG, 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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H186 TNG is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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