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H3 BDH

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,791 mi
Last recorded16,791 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 16,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 16,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 9,379 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 9,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,991 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 99,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,990 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,862 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 59,649 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipe across front panal slightly corroded

front shocker rubbers deteriating

Pass 24 Jun 2006 59,649 miles

brake pipe across front panal slightly corroded

front shocker rubbers deteriating

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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H3 BDH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 H3 BDH, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H3 BDH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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