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T250 SPG

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 SPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,751 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2025 78,750 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,412 miles

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

car overheats

Fail 13 Apr 2022 78,400 miles

Emissions not tested spark plug fitted where lambda sensor should be co 4280. hc 225 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside park brake effort low

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

car overheats

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,022 miles

slight exhaust blow on centre joint

dampness on o/s/r brake back plate poss wheel cylinder starting to leak

parking brake just met requirements o/s low

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness on o/s/r brake back plate poss wheel cylinder starting to leak

parking brake just met requirements o/s low

slight exhaust blow on centre joint

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,152 miles

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

Nearside rear drum brake bacl plate appears wet

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,170 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill has surface rust

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top swivels have slight play

rear subframe has surface rust

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill has surface rust

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top swivels have slight play

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front jacking points surface corrosion

n/s/r/sill surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front jacking points surface corrosion

n/s/r/sill surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,930 miles

o/s outer sill has small rust hole but not load bearing area

o/s/f and n/s/f floor areas has slight surface rust

o/s/f and n/s/f top and bottom ball joints have slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r floor to sills has slight rust

rear subframe has slight surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T250 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 T250 SPG, 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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T250 SPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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