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H235 FOR

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 FOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,305 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,278 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 89,267 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both sides rear heal boards corroded

Both sides sill to floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,421 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Both sides front tyres worn low on inside edges

Slight play in offside front hub

Slight play in offside rear radius arm

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,876 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,876 miles

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

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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H235 FOR is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 H235 FOR, 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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H235 FOR is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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