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M2 FAG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,650 mi
Last recorded11,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 11,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 11,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 11,130 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 11,129 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 10,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 10,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 8,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 8,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 8,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 7,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bulge on nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 6,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 5,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 4,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,967 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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M2 FAG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M2 FAG, 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.

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What year was M2 FAG registered?

M2 FAG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is M2 FAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 FAG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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