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T871 RNU

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,576 mi
Last recorded70,576 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 RNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 69,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,914 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,549 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,549 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 62,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2010 57,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,706 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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T871 RNU is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T871 RNU, 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 T871 RNU registered?

T871 RNU is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T871 RNU safe to buy?

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