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M121 TDY

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,649 mi
Last recorded31,649 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 TDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 31,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,202 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front upper trumpet ball joint gaitors split

Fail 3 Mar 2022 29,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front upper trumpet ball joint gaitors split

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 25,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,682 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 24,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,662 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,953 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 22,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 18,836 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,547 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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M121 TDY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M121 TDY, 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.

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What year was M121 TDY registered?

M121 TDY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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