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B3 TTY

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,966 mi
Last recorded14,966 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TTY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 14,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 14,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 14,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 14,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on edge

Offside Front tyre has cracks on edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 14,854 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on edge

Offside Front tyre has cracks on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,700 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 14,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 13,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,556 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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B3 TTY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 B3 TTY, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 TTY registered?

B3 TTY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is B3 TTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TTY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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