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T212 KKY

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

1,274 mi
Last recorded1,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 KKY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 1,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 1,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 1,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 1,253 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 1,251 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 1,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 1,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 1,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 1,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 1,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 1,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 1,172 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 1,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 1,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 1,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 1,042 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 972 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 954 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 915 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 867 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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T212 KKY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T212 KKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T212 KKY registered?

T212 KKY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T212 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T212 KKY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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