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H20 LTX

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 LTX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,540 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 areas including rear valance panel (2.4.A.3)

Front doors corrosion taped up

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine rocker cover area ()

general corrosion to subframes and body panels

Pass 22 May 2013 82,200 miles

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

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

corrosion to os door been gaffer taped up

surface corrosion to floor pan areas

Fail 21 May 2013 82,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to os door been gaffer taped up

surface corrosion to floor pan areas

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,981 miles

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

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

general surface corosion in most areas minor

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

general surface corosion in most areas minor

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,446 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 2 May 2007 77,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,484 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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H20 LTX is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H20 LTX, 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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H20 LTX is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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