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T269 EJB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 EJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,960 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 75,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,203 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall cracked

offside nearside sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,856 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,453 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 35,092 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T269 EJB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T269 EJB, 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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T269 EJB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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