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T256 ASD

1999 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,143 mi
Last recorded104,143 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 ASD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,567 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,085 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,866 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,435 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,785 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T256 ASD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T256 ASD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T256 ASD registered?

T256 ASD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T256 ASD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 ASD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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