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T916 ARX

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 ARX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,486 miles

cluth lever pivot points rusting

fuel cap seal perishing

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,483 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

cluth lever pivot points rusting

front subframe front mounting bushes starting to split from mounts

fuel cap seal perishing

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyre treads in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f upper swivel balljoint

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,286 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

pin hole leak from n/s/f outer cv gaiter

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

pin hole leak from n/s/f outer cv gaiter

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,236 miles

pinhole in outer cv gaiter

slight play in both front upper swivels

Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,620 miles

slight play in n/s front steering swivels. †drivers door in poor condition. †underside rusty and thin.

Fail 19 Jul 2005 34,616 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

both front outer sills/floors very rusty & thin.

drivers door in poor condition.

front indicator bulbs fading to white.

front subframe rear mounts very soft.

nail in o/s/r tyre

runout on front brakes.

slight play in all four front swivells.

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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T916 ARX is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T916 ARX, 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 T916 ARX registered?

T916 ARX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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