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H493 BGY

1991 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,589 mi
Last recorded40,589 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 BGY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side brake.. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 38,785 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,037 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 35,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H493 BGY is a 1991 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H493 BGY, 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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H493 BGY is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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