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H437 DCR

1991 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 DCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,714 miles

both rear arches corroding

n/s sill/floor corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2012 72,714 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both rear arches corroding

n/s sill/floor corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,270 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch rusting (top shock mount area)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty (top shock mount area)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 68,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch rusting (top shock mount area)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty (top shock mount area)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2010 67,563 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,892 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JETS NEEDS READJUSTING

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,737 miles

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 64,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,315 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 54,313 miles

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

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

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

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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H437 DCR is a 1991 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H437 DCR, 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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H437 DCR is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1991.

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