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T959 EES

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,863 mi
Last recorded39,863 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 EES
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2023 39,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 39,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 39,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both rear radius arms - N/S worse (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,807 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing Both rear radius arms - N/S worse (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 36,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,490 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,912 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T959 EES is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T959 EES, 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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T959 EES is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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