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T901 RDC

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 RDC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,419 miles

Near side rear jacking point surrounding area corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rear subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rear subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Near side rear jacking point surrounding area corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,045 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,784 miles

Rear sub frame bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,791 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 81,859 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,564 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 79,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,702 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 66,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,309 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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T901 RDC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T901 RDC, 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 T901 RDC registered?

T901 RDC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T901 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T901 RDC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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