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T40 JAD

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,364 mi
Last recorded44,364 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 44,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,281 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 382,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Boot floor corroded, recommend attention.

Nearside front ball joints, upper & lower, slight play/wear, recommend attention.

Nearside front shock absorber, slight leakage.

Slight play/wear in rear radius arms, recommend attention.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 19,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 19,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front skirt mountings slight wear.

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2006 15,454 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 15,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JAD is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JAD, 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 JAD registered?

T40 JAD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T40 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 JAD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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