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H327 DVK

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH327 DVK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 15,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 15,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp is white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel around rear pipe area but no apparent leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,984 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel around the rear pipe area but there are no apparent leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2020 14,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel around the rear pipe area but there are no apparent leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,908 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 13,896 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 13,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 13,861 miles

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

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

front floor pans corroded both not holed

rear subframe corroded not holed

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 10,587 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 4,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 98,031 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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H327 DVK is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 H327 DVK, 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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H327 DVK is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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