MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
top engine mounting rubber bushes worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak from engine area?
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T290 BSO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T290 BSO, 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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T290 BSO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T290 BSO safe to buy?
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