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T289 REL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,234 mi
Last recorded45,234 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 REL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 45,234 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F bottom joints have slight play.

N/S/R Radius arm has slight play.

O/S/F tyre has slight cracking on side wall

Pass 1 May 2012 44,259 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,397 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

o/s rear lens damaged

slight play n/s rear radius arm

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

o/s rear lens damaged

slight play n/s rear radius arm

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rust nearside lower door.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,688 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,966 miles

Both doors are rusting at bottom.Slight rusting on both seels

Oil leak

Petrol cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both doors are rusting at bottom.Slight rusting on both seels

Oil leak

Petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,685 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leaks from engine

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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T289 REL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T289 REL, 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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T289 REL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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