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FBZ 5559

1999 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,039 mi
Last recorded93,039 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 5559
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 32,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 81,460 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 81,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 79,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,660 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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FBZ 5559 is a 1999 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBZ 5559, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBZ 5559 registered?

FBZ 5559 is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is FBZ 5559 safe to buy?

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