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H212 NVY

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 NVY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front sill end corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sill end

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 36,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches have holes in lower section out of a prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,062 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches have holes in lower section out of a prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,641 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

hole in offside front inner wheel arch out of prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,308 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,302 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,335 miles

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

nearside outersill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,776 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,050 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,899 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005
Fail 21 Jul 2005 27,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H212 NVY is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H212 NVY, 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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H212 NVY is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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