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T224 UAP

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 UAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,701 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s/outer sill but not excessive

o/s/wing corroded

oil leak

rear tyres split

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s/outer sill but not excessive

o/s/wing corroded

oil leak

rear tyres split

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,498 miles

Front sub-frame bushes worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wing corroded and nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2013 49,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front sub-frame bushes worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wing corroded and nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,183 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,252 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 40,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,744 miles

Exhaust downpipes starting to leak.

Wear in front suspension ball joints both sides.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,025 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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T224 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T224 UAP, 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 T224 UAP registered?

T224 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T224 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 UAP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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