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T40 JEB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,177 mi
Last recorded23,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 23,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,122 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,737 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 21,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,424 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 20,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside wiper worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 18,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,088 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 14,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 13,081 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 13,081 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 12,191 miles

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 JEB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JEB, 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 JEB registered?

T40 JEB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T40 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 JEB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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