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T556 KCL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,336 mi
Last recorded87,336 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 KCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,336 miles

floor becomming corroded in places

front subframe mounts worn

front suspension low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,594 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front suspension low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,812 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,858 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,753 miles

front no. plate is cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine steady bar bushes worn// front number plate broken

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,733 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,503 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres low on tread(3mm)+starting to perish

engine oil leaks

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight front wiper judder

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,260 miles

oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wipers judder slightly

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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T556 KCL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T556 KCL, 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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T556 KCL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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