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T40 LJE

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 LJE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 36,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape close to limits

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,208 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 14,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,719 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 LJE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue 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 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T40 LJE registered?

T40 LJE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T40 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 LJE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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