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H221 GKN

1991 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 GKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 38,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,463 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,717 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake close to maximum travel

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,717 miles

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

handbrake close to maximum travel

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,358 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,181 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor pans lightly painted in underseal

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front brake lightly binding

rear metal brake pipes painted in underseal

rear subframe painted in underseal

Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor pans lightly painted in underseal

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front brake lightly binding

rear metal brake pipes painted in underseal

rear subframe painted in underseal

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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H221 GKN is a 1991 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H221 GKN, 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 H221 GKN registered?

H221 GKN is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 July 1991.

Is H221 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H221 GKN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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