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T40 EMT

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,629 mi
Last recorded58,629 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 EMT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,631 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,197 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,197 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,601 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,115 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Fail 8 May 2014 55,077 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Some corrosion starting on rear subframe mountings

Pass 24 May 2013 54,502 miles

A little corrosion starting around windshield

Offside rear tyre worn neariing 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Slight judder offside front brake

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion starting around windscreen

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth and front tyres worn nearing wear indicator bars

Slight wear/play in upper offside front ball joint

Some judder on offside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,875 miles

Offside front top steering ball joint has some play

Offside rear boot floor corroding above sunframe mount area

Offside rear brake is noisy

Slight exhaust blow centre silencer

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front top steering ball joint has some play

Offside rear boot floor corroding above sunframe mount area

Offside rear brake is noisy

Slight exhaust blow centre silencer

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both doors corroded (will be hazardous to pedestrians in future)

o/s/r radius arm partially seized

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in o/s rack tie rod

Fail 10 Dec 2010 50,397 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both doors corroded (will be hazardous to pedestrians in future)

o/s/r radius arm partially seized

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in o/s rack tie rod

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,268 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both sides lower doors rusted to excess

excess play in n/s steering rack tie rod.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,208 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,208 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door rusted and n/s door rusted

oil leak gearshift

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 34,866 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,735 miles

drivers side rear tyre outer edge worn.

slight play both front hubs.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,201 miles

SRS light on †

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 EMT is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T40 EMT, 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 EMT registered?

T40 EMT is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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