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T928 OAG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,234 mi
Last recorded48,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT928 OAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,234 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,230 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wear in both front top ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance n/s rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear mounting bushes/rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension requires greasing at greasing points

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,973 miles

handbrake imbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,022 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,991 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall excessively deteriorated

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,868 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise clip replaced on n/sr w/cyl.

small radial fractures in side wall n/sr tyre. benifit from front no plate replaced.

Fail 24 May 2014 19,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,576 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,637 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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T928 OAG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T928 OAG, 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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T928 OAG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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