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T217 UAP

1999 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 UAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 81,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 80,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,704 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

many sigms of corrosion and corrosion repairs

wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,705 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,481 miles

Both front wings 'A' post covers scuttle and grill area corroded and holed

Both track rod ends mis-aligned

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp lens cracked but beam pattern and light output are unaffected

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,481 miles

Both front wings 'A' post covers scuttle and grill area corroded and holed

Both track rod ends mis-aligned

Offside headlamp lens cracked but beam pattern and light output are unaffected

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/f wheel arch missing

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,681 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/f wheel arch missing

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,198 miles

o/s front wheel arch missing

Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front wheel arch missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,453 miles

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

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

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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T217 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T217 UAP, 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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T217 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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