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B22 PTR

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 PTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 55,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 55,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,975 miles

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

corrosion front floors

Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.49%VOL (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.81%VOL (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOOT FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ENGINE AND GEARBOX ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,805 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.61 unable to do full cat test (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,768 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,289 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,281 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 48,644 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,324 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,047 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,292 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight knock in steering

Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,352 miles

front subframe mountings †slight knock in steering

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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B22 PTR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B22 PTR, 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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B22 PTR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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