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T201 CDY

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 CDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,280 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,280 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,864 miles

Brake servo slightly weak and external casing corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (at junction) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. unit tilted (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo slightly weak and external casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp image tilted but in parameters

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 85,919 miles

Both front outer c v boots perishing

Front and rear tyres on 2mm

Play in steering rack inner joint

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,919 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Both front and rear tyres on 2mm

Both outer cv boots perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,736 miles

Both front outer c v boots perishing

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,384 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,107 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,047 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,936 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)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion in subframe,brake pipes etc

damage to rear exhaust

nearside front indicator tempremental(worked at time of test)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,273 miles

both outer sills excessively corroded but away from prescribed areas,advise attention asap due to extent of corrosion

exhaust very low

wear in nearside front top ball joint

welding effected to rear subframe

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,896 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,591 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front headlamps showing a slight blue tinge.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,649 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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T201 CDY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T201 CDY, 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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T201 CDY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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