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T551 SCE

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,209 mi
Last recorded30,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 SCE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,209 miles

Front Both Tyres Cutting Inside Edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 30,206 miles

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

Front Both Tyres Cutting Inside Edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak From Engine ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 22,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brakes low performance

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,302 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,144 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front top suspension inner dust covers split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,108 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,288 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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T551 SCE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T551 SCE, 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 T551 SCE registered?

T551 SCE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T551 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 SCE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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