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M16 RAT

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,794 mi
Last recorded1,794 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RAT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 1,794 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 1,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 1,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 1,720 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 1,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 1,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 1,716 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 1,716 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2013 5,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 May 2013 5,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 1,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 1,706 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 1,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 1,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 964 miles

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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M16 RAT is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M16 RAT, 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 27 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M16 RAT registered?

M16 RAT is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is M16 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 RAT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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