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T358 SPG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT358 SPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,911 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front floor to sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 8 Apr 2024 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front floor to sill coroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe coroded

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,865 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,861 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to no auxiliary (water pump) belt being fitted - Risk of engine damage/overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes coated in underseal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,836 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,832 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch and lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,311 miles

slight rust swell on rear subframe.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,879 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

both front outer sills corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,781 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

both front outer sills corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,187 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 64,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,328 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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T358 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 T358 SPG, 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 T358 SPG registered?

T358 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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