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T218 UAP

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

15,268 mi
Last recorded15,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 UAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 15,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 15,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 14,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 14,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,371 miles

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,070 miles

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

nearside rear service brake low on efficiency -compare offside -need investigate.marginal pass.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,434 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 11,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,000 miles

Possible intermittant fault on horn

Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,868 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 8,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,376 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 8,376 miles

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

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

low effort offside rear brake

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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T218 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 T218 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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What year was T218 UAP registered?

T218 UAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T218 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 UAP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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