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H357 KPC

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,556 mi
Last recorded55,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 KPC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 55,556 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BAD OIL LEAKS!!

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 16 May 2011 50,863 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight ex. leaks

slight play in all swivels

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 11 May 2011 50,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight ex. leaks

slight play in all swivels

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 5 May 2010 48,938 miles

Grease around n/s c/v boot.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s wiper slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Rear no plate in poor condition.

Signs of corrosion outer sills & drivers door.

Slight play in both front upper ball joints.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,757 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Grease around n/s c/v boot.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s wiper slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Rear no plate in poor condition.

Signs of corrosion outer sills & drivers door.

Slight play in both front upper ball joints.

Fail 5 May 2009 42,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 42,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front pads appear low

rear number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 38,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

various signs of corrosion

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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H357 KPC is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H357 KPC, 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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H357 KPC is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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