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T272 BGO

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,137 mi
Last recorded66,137 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 BGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,074 miles

Both front floors have slight corrosion

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 66,074 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both front floors have slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,793 miles

Central Rear fuel cap rubber is slightly cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2023 64,986 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward,brake reaction. bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low,had to put 2l of water

fuel cap rubber cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,617 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,024 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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T272 BGO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T272 BGO, 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 T272 BGO registered?

T272 BGO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T272 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T272 BGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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