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T197 RMY

1999 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 RMY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 58,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 57,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,174 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,925 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,672 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,364 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,103 miles

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

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

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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T197 RMY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T197 RMY, 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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T197 RMY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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