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T673 GKN

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT673 GKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers slow and not working on all speeds

Fail 8 Feb 2019 65,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers slow and not working on all speeds

Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,948 miles

Front both indicators faded in colour

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension knuckle dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,070 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,070 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured ALL FRONT S/FRAME MOUNTS EITHER BROKEN OR MOUNTING AREA FRACTURED , VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH BODY SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NO RBT PERFORMED DUE TO CONDITION OF VEHICLE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,567 miles

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

Rear subframe shows some deterioration

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,174 miles

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

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

Rear subframe starting to show some rusting

Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe starting to show some rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 40,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,389 miles

Rear handbrake cables frayed.

hole in n/s outer sill but not within any prescribed areas.

o/s wing mirror has a crack in it but does not affet view to the rear.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear handbrake cables frayed.

hole in n/s outer sill but not within any prescribed areas.

o/s wing mirror has a crack in it but does not affet view to the rear.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc's pitted and worn

Hole in n/s outer sill not yet in any prescribed area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear handbrake cables frayed.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,988 miles

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

Play in both upper and lower ball joints on the o/s/f suspension.

Pass 1 May 2008 33,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,700 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,468 miles

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

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

Off side front subframe mounting showing signs of wear.

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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T673 GKN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T673 GKN, 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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T673 GKN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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