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T303 THR

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,305 mi
Last recorded58,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 THR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,305 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 58,301 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,723 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 56,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,580 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe nearside front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Battery box corroded

Exhaust rubber broken

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension component worn

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rubber broken

wiper arms worn

Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front-subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension component worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine stabilizer link bracket insecure

exhaust centre mounting rubber broken

oil leak

wiper arm hinges worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,135 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 52,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2012 45,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 39,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 39,668 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 37,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2008 35,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 35,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,252 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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T303 THR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T303 THR, 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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T303 THR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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