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E99 BTA

1988 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,956 mi
Last recorded16,956 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 BTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 16,956 miles

Little clearance on front suspension bump stops

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 16,948 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Little clearance offside front suspension with bump stop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,396 miles

Front suspension has little gap to bump stop

Some corrosion in offside front valance,not excessive.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front suspension has little gap to bump stop

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Some corrosion in offside front valance,not excessive.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,300 miles

Excessive corrosion in offside sill outside prescribed area

Very little clearance between front bump stop and upper arm

Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Excessive corrosion in offside sill outside prescribed area

Very little clearance between front bump stop and upper arm

Pass 4 May 2010 11,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,713 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 2 May 2007 8,500 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 8,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,250 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 8,250 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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E99 BTA is a 1988 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E99 BTA, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E99 BTA registered?

E99 BTA is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E99 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E99 BTA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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