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T238 LCK

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 LCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 65,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,213 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 63,213 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well to sill/inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,914 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,407 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 52,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f floor slightly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,300 miles

n/s/f floor slightly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 23 May 2007 49,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,822 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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T238 LCK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T238 LCK, 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 T238 LCK registered?

T238 LCK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T238 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 LCK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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