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DIG 7971

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 7971
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,985 miles

N/S/F bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,671 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

new front pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

new front pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,969 miles

Battery cable insecure

N/S/F brake pipe slightly twisted

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery cable insecure

N/S/F brake pipe slightly twisted

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,635 miles

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

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

slight radiator leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 28,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

slight radiator leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 22,868 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode.

offside outer sill starting to corrode.

rear subframe starting to corrode.

slight exhaust leak from center silencer.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,604 miles

front subframe front mounts starting to delaminate

rack boots perished

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

slight play o/s front top ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,941 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,722 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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DIG 7971 is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DIG 7971, 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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What year was DIG 7971 registered?

DIG 7971 is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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