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T545 JGF

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 JGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 47,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 46,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 46,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,091 miles

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,091 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,685 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Offside Front cut in side wall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 44,685 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front cut in side wall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light unit lens damaged and not in place correctly. (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s. (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear light lens broken(no white light emitted to rear)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear light lens broken(no white light emitted to rear)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,077 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 37,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,303 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,540 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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T545 JGF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T545 JGF, 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 T545 JGF registered?

T545 JGF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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