MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
all tyres cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, and not directed to the windscreen (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both sides (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
speedometer insecure
wipers do not self park
wipers only work on one speed.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat insecure nuts missing /loose (6.2.A.1)
Electrical wiring insecure in boot (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure dash (1.9.2a)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure rear pocket (1.9.2a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure fixings loose (5.2.1a)
Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed in boot at rear lamp (1.9.2c)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure fixings loose (5.2.1a)
Passenger's seat insecure nuts missing /loose (6.2.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
gear selector rubber mount broken
speedometer insecure
wipers do not self park
wipers only work on one speed.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gear change tube mount broken
wheel studs only part through wheel nuts although not loose
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wheel studs only part through wheel nuts although not loose
exhaust slightly noisey
r/n/s inner tyre wall almost fouling on rear spring
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust slightly noisey
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HFB 947X is a 1981 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 HFB 947X, 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 45 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HFB 947X registered?
HFB 947X is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1981.
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