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T725 VAP

1999 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,254 mi
Last recorded10,254 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT725 VAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 10,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,077 miles

Front exhaust flexi damage, cracked but not blowing

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not with in prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 10,077 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front exhaust flexi damage, cracked but not blowing

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not with in prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,023 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front outer sill / floor corroded but not with in prescribed area.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front outer sill / floor corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,010 miles

Excessive corrosion on both nearside and offside outer sills but not within perscribed area.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 10,004 miles

Excessive corrosion on nearside and offside outer seals not within perscribed area

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 9,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Excessive corrosion on nearside and offside outer seals not within perscribed area

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 9,937 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 9,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,596 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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T725 VAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Orange 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 T725 VAP, 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 T725 VAP registered?

T725 VAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T725 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T725 VAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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