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T311 EJB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,532 mi
Last recorded89,532 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 EJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint has slight free movement

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

Nearside body sill and front edge of sill slightly corroded

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

front subframe mounting bushes slighty deteriorated

n/s/r + o/s/r inner wheel archs corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mountings

Fail 29 Aug 2015 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint has slight free movement

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside body sill and front edge of sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe mounting bushes slighty deteriorated

n/s/r + o/s/r inner wheel archs corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mountings

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f upper steering swivel joint has slight free movement

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,914 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion not excessive at present

Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,908 miles

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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion not excessive at present

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front suspension getting low

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front suspension getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 59,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2006 58,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front registration plate cracked

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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T311 EJB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T311 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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T311 EJB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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