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H385 EKR

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,435 mi
Last recorded29,435 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 EKR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 29,435 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top suspension arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 29,429 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top suspension arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,365 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 29,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 29,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 29,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,934 miles

Front subframe has movement relative to body (but not excessive)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Movement/play in steering rack, especially nearside

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 22,872 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front subframe has movement relative to body (but not excessive)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Movement/play in steering rack, especially nearside

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,583 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,583 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,419 miles

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

general underbody condition poor - rear subframe and sills geting weak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,110 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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H385 EKR is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H385 EKR, 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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What year was H385 EKR registered?

H385 EKR is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1991.

Is H385 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H385 EKR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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