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T396 UWX

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 UWX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 49,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 48,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,551 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,341 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,341 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,064 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,741 miles

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

both front sills holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2008 24,395 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 21,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,904 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,904 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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T396 UWX is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T396 UWX, 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 T396 UWX registered?

T396 UWX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T396 UWX safe to buy?

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