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T230 VON

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,496 mi
Last recorded18,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 VON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 18,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 18,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 18,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 18,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,085 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,056 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 17,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,157 miles

Combination of slight play in NSF top & bottom ball joints and wheel bearing.

offside front brake hose close to tie bar

Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,905 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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T230 VON is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T230 VON, 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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T230 VON is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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