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T240 KGF

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,398 mi
Last recorded41,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 KGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,398 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2025 41,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covered with underseal, unable for full inspections

Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2024 40,906 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,720 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,685 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,623 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,497 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing low and worn on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing low and worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,507 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,507 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,445 miles

corrosion forming in body sills

Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,605 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,202 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 18,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,534 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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T240 KGF 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 73.9%.

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 T240 KGF, 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 T240 KGF registered?

T240 KGF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T240 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 KGF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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