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T659 ATM

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 ATM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 83,649 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front A panel corroded

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

nearside front A panel corroded

nearside front corner heavily corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front A panel corroded

nearside front corner heavily corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front A panel corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2006 68,877 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 68,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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)

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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T659 ATM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T659 ATM, 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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T659 ATM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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