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T397 BFV

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 BFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,937 miles

o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer wall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,159 miles

exhaust has rust

under vehicle has rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,107 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 35,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,953 miles

corrossion starting o/s/r subframe mont in boot

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r floorpans corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,509 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge ok for mot test at this time.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge ok for mot test at this time.

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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T397 BFV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T397 BFV, 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 T397 BFV registered?

T397 BFV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T397 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T397 BFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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