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T415 SFS

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,872 mi
Last recorded53,872 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 SFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,358 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 53,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 53,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,308 miles

reverse lamps inop

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,237 miles

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,219 miles

age cracking on tread of drivers side rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside head light aim slightly low

slight corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside head light aim slightly low

slight corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,290 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 52,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 51,160 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,656 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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T415 SFS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T415 SFS, 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 T415 SFS registered?

T415 SFS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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