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H371 FTT

1991 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,540 mi
Last recorded56,540 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH371 FTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,540 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front cones worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

corrosion to bulk head area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/wing area's

Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.49% (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front cones worn (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

corrosion to bulk head area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/wing area's

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,369 miles

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.00% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2015 56,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,410 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,525 miles

adv both front headlamp aims out of alignment.....

adv both front subframe mounts getting poor condition........

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,002 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

adv both front subframe bushes worn and poor condition ........

adv offside rear tyre worn and poor condition.........

adv oil leak from gearshift oil seal........

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,134 miles

both top shock mounts on rear getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust mount rusty

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both top shock mounts on rear getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust mount rusty

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,642 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 48,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,687 miles

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

o/s/f sill getting rusty

rear subframe getting rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2006 46,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

o/s/f sill getting rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,615 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 42,605 miles

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

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

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

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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H371 FTT is a 1991 Rover Mini in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H371 FTT, 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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H371 FTT is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1991.

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