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H288 CFR

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 CFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,870 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,562 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,504 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 52,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,351 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 49,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,515 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,867 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 40,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

front supension ride hight low all most on the bump stops.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,118 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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H288 CFR is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H288 CFR, 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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H288 CFR is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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