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T40 DEN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,105 mi
Last recorded28,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 DEN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 28,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 26,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 25,304 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2023 25,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,926 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber is perished

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

Pass 17 May 2019 24,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 22,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,644 miles

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 13 May 2013 20,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,969 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 18,967 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 17,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,398 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,394 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 12,973 miles

Sun visors dont stow away properly

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 DEN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DEN, 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 DEN registered?

T40 DEN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T40 DEN safe to buy?

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