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T224 VHO

1999 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 VHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 69,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,931 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,581 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,454 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 VHO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T224 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

T224 VHO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T224 VHO safe to buy?

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