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T603 RMY

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,989 mi
Last recorded12,989 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT603 RMY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 12,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 12,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 12,976 miles

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

slight play in both upper front suspension ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2012 12,955 miles

slight play both front upper ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2011 12,902 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

offside front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,804 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

both steering rack gaiters becoming perished

exhaust system becoming corroded

pin hole nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight play offside front wheel bearing

slight play offside rear trumpet rubber

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,371 miles

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorber lower bushs are becoming perished

front sub frame becoming corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2009 12,353 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorber lower bushs are becoming perished

front sub frame becoming corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 11,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,119 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 11,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front control arm inner bushes becoming perished

both front subframe forward bushes begining to part

both front tie-bar bushes becoming perished

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

slight play both front upper and lower swivel joints

slight play offside rear trailing arm bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2006 10,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 8,695 miles

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

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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T603 RMY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T603 RMY, 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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T603 RMY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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