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FHH 353K

1996 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,666 mi
Last recorded48,666 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 353K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 48,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers do not switch off once activated

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position Left Turn - OK Right Turn inoperative as unit is loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Passenger Seats not fitted correctly and secured

Fail 29 Jun 2018 46,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear "T" Union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation NSR & OSR Cylinders possibly siezed (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear Passenger Seats not fitted correctly and secured

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position Left Turn - OK Right Turn inoperative as unit is loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cooling Fan has become detached from Fan Motor - Fan stored on Passenger seat

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

Accelerator/Throttle Pedal Defective - Pedal sticks causing engine to rev hard - Do Not Drive until Repaired

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,285 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside headlight cracked

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

both front wheel arches slightly insurcure

cooling fan broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,519 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,472 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine slightly smokey

front number plate slightly insurcure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine slightly smokey

front number plate slightly insurcure

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mountings slightly perrished

front fog light slightly insurcure

Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,483 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,341 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly insurcure

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly insurcure

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,963 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,053 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 27,052 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,154 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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FHH 353K is a 1996 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 FHH 353K, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FHH 353K is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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