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T343 HBW

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,740 mi
Last recorded69,740 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 HBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,785 miles

exhaust flexi showing signs of deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,785 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi showing signs of deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,125 miles

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,122 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,808 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,296 miles

Both front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust front section heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bulge in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,296 miles

Both front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust front section heavily corroded.

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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bulge in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,973 miles

Both sills have heavy surface corrosion.

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bulge in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,973 miles

Both sills have heavy surface corrosion.

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition.

Slight bulge in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion o/s outter sill

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,348 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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T343 HBW is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T343 HBW, 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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T343 HBW is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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