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T40 CDN

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,214 mi
Last recorded59,214 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 CDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,177 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 59,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,678 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,623 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 58,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,524 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,396 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,393 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,974 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,322 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 56,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,545 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 31,409 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,338 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 24,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T40 CDN is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T40 CDN, 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 T40 CDN registered?

T40 CDN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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