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T402 UAY

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 UAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly loose.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly loose.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,533 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,723 miles

exhaust rattle.

hand brake just in limits.

oil leak.

Fail 30 Aug 2008 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,331 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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T402 UAY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T402 UAY, 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 T402 UAY registered?

T402 UAY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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