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T204 LCK

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,446 mi
Last recorded43,446 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 LCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,722 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,709 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,863 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,399 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,407 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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T204 LCK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T204 LCK, 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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What year was T204 LCK registered?

T204 LCK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T204 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T204 LCK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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