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T892 JGC

1999 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,617 mi
Last recorded31,617 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 JGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,428 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 31,428 miles

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 28,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 28,254 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,252 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 26,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,304 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside steering arm slightly plaing

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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T892 JGC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T892 JGC, 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 T892 JGC registered?

T892 JGC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T892 JGC safe to buy?

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