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H353 YFR

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

19,373 mi
Last recorded19,373 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 YFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 19,373 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor by subframe mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury floor back plate at subframe mountings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bulk head corroded by mastercylinder

front floor corroded nearside and offside

Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,247 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mtgs slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 19,234 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor and subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipe corrded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2019 18,928 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 18,902 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted running close to driveshaft on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor by subframe mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,777 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2018 18,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm likely to fail inner bush/pin seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,714 miles

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

slight play steering coloum lower bush

Fail 6 Mar 2017 17,713 miles

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

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

slight play steering coloum lower bush

Fail 15 Feb 2017 17,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush suspenston arms seized up recheck ball joints on retest (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

slight play loweer steering coloum bush

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

under bonnet corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2016 17,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

under bonnet corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheels have slight freeplay top to bottom possible top arms

Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,582 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wheels have slight freeplay top to bottom possible top arms

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,167 miles

Both bottom and top arm bushes have slight freeplay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack mounting bush slightly deterioated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,166 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Both bottom and top arm bushes have slight freeplay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack mounting bush slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,465 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 68,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,918 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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H353 YFR is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H353 YFR, 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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H353 YFR is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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