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T761 HHG

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 HHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,054 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe is corroding

Slight restricted movement on both front brakes.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear subframe area

Fail 15 Mar 2019 35,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear subframe area

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,884 miles

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

slight oil leak engine

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,362 miles

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

park brake cable corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 33,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

park brake cable corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,840 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 21,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 21,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,782 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T761 HHG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T761 HHG, 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 T761 HHG registered?

T761 HHG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T761 HHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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