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T206 MEC

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 72,559 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns and os floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,887 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,879 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mirror missing

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 May 2014 65,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,697 miles

rear wheel arches rusting within 30cm of both rear shock top mount areas

Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wheel arches rusting within 30cm of both rear shock top mount areas

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

one touch wipers inop. rusty hole under o/s/f headlight. all tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edges. slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint. slight play in n/s/r top ball joint. gear change oil seal leaking. last service in 2006 in book.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,768 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,562 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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T206 MEC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T206 MEC, 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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T206 MEC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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