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T76 SPG

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,754 mi
Last recorded65,754 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT76 SPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,754 miles

Inner rear wheel arches corroded and weak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily waxed, ares of corrosion.

washers poor aim

Fail 3 Sep 2019 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Inner rear wheel arches corroded and weak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily waxed, ares of corrosion.

washers poor aim

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,930 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,959 miles

Srs light has been on at times Front floor pan corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 62,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,193 miles

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

boot floor showing signs of corrosion

ns and os rear floor showing signs of corrosion

steering rack worn

Fail 4 Aug 2016 62,192 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

boot floor showing signs of corrosion

ns and os rear floor showing signs of corrosion

steering rack worn

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts pipe to cylinder fouled by handbrake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts pipe to cylinder fouled by handbrake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate srs light does not illuminate self test (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,074 miles

slight movement in both front bottom arm pins

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,074 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

slight movement in both front bottom arm pins

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,402 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,402 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,276 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2009 33,016 miles

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)

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,066 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

off side headlamp glass cracked

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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T76 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T76 SPG, 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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T76 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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