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T199 MLS

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,561 mi
Last recorded30,561 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 MLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,561 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel along lower windscreen blistered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bad surface corrosion where powder coating has failed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger door skin corroded and blistered covered with tape - no sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill around jacking point, very soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance panel holed where it joins with wheel arch trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill around jacking point, very soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bad surface corrosion where powder coating has failed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 30,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle structure and components corroded and soft

Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,132 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and off side body sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside door outer skin corroded and soft

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,995 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside door outer skin corrode and soft

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer bodysills (5.2.6)

Nearside outer door skin corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer bodysills (5.2.6)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,112 miles

both front tyres distorted slighty

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r boot floor corroded

slight movement in both n/s/f ball joints

Fail 1 Aug 2015 29,112 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 100% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres distorted slighty

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r boot floor corroded

slight movement in both n/s/f ball joints

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear radius slightly stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,323 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,155 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 24,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,542 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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T199 MLS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T199 MLS, 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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T199 MLS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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