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T190 BAN

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT190 BAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 90,037 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 89,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 89,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 89,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 89,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,445 miles

Fuel pipe from fuel filter becoming perrished

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,167 miles

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

fuel pipe from fuel filter becoming perished

nearside screen washer jet weak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure track control arm nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipe from fuel filter becoming perished

nearside screen washer jet weak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,638 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both rubbers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 88,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2017 86,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 86,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 6 May 2015 84,172 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 84,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,270 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,076 miles

offside and nearside front floor damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery box damaged

hole in front of nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,066 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

battery box damaged

hole in front of nearside outer sill

offside and nearside front floor damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,780 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,564 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 78,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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T190 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T190 BAN, 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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T190 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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