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HFB 947X

1981 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,313 mi
Last recorded73,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFB 947X
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,313 miles

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) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,518 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,147 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,662 miles

speedometer insecure

wipers do not self park

wipers only work on one speed.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,662 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,662 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear change tube mount broken

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,662 miles

wheel studs only part through wheel nuts although not loose

Fail 9 Feb 2013 66,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,662 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

r/n/s inner tyre wall almost fouling on rear spring

Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,662 miles

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.

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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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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