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T524 NAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 NAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, sills and doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,905 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,905 miles

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift in both upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor and o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,739 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 73,568 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,074 miles

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

both front upper ball joints have slight play

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil.

o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front upper ball joints have slight play

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil.

o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,641 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror not fully secured

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside mirror not fuffy secured

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s door mirror not fully secure

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,153 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,860 miles

repair on offside outer sill undersilled

Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

repair on offside outer sill undersilled

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,928 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T524 NAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 T524 NAB, 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 T524 NAB registered?

T524 NAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T524 NAB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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