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T223 FGD

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 FGD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 65,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.119 too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,087 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 64,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,480 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 62,476 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Readings fluctuate between 0.27 &. 0.52 , (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,912 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,621 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,719 miles

Offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Rear brake efficiency only just met , may require adjustment/ repair

Throttle sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,028 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 49,026 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Idle not stable when warm. Possible air intake leak as exhaust gas temp very high ( running lean)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,445 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,723 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 42,113 miles

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

engine tie bar worn and engine has movement

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 35,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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T223 FGD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T223 FGD, 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 T223 FGD registered?

T223 FGD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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