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T98 CCU

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,129 mi
Last recorded59,129 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 CCU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,129 miles

Front both floor/jacking point poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre cracked perished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both handbrake cables frayed

wipers poor clearing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,129 miles

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

Front both floor/jacking point poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre cracked perished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both handbrake cables frayed

wipers poor clearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs inner face poor condition

both front jacking points corroded

leak on centre exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs inner face poor condition

both front jacking points corroded

leak on centre exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,454 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,454 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,437 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,598 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,539 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,066 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,145 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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T98 CCU is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T98 CCU, 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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T98 CCU is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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