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H9 SKN

1995 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 SKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 77,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s outer sill weak

Pass 13 May 2014 75,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 75,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f- o/s/f sills weak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,059 miles

slight play in lower steering column

some welding has bean done from in side car in the front lower corners

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in lower steering column

some welding has bean done from in side car in the front lower corners

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear suspension appears misaligned

Slight movement at bottom of steering column

Welded patches in both front corners of floor pans exposed to elements underneath

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,593 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H9 SKN is a 1995 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 H9 SKN, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H9 SKN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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