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R16 DUD

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 54,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 54,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crack in floor under driver seat\foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bulkhead corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension trumpet insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bulk head corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,061 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 52,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 52,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,266 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower front engine stabiliser bar loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,488 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front engine to sub-frame support bar loose

Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,485 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front engine to sub-frame support bar loose

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,239 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,179 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,829 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R16 DUD is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R16 DUD, 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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R16 DUD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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