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S713 AKP

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,902 mi
Last recorded44,902 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 AKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,902 miles

O/S/F WASHER JET WEAK BUT ENOUGH SUPPLY FOR MOT

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,865 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTINGS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 44,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,722 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 43,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension cone not sitting square (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 43,659 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,578 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,646 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,425 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,915 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 18,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 12,628 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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S713 AKP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S713 AKP, 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 S713 AKP registered?

S713 AKP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S713 AKP safe to buy?

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