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T429 CPR

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 CPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,527 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2026 71,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating and coolant leek (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 60,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,987 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 54,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,900 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 46,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure lens cracked (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 43,597 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 43,596 miles

Exhaust system insecure manifold loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 40,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre silencer rubbing on floor

creak from steering column area nothing found on mot

front pipe flex slight blow

nearside front tyre close to wearbars

offside front tyre at 1.6mm at centre 3/4

oil leaks

rear fog lamp damaged

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 May 2017 38,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre silencer rubbing on floor

creak from steering column area nothing found on mot

front pipe flex slight blow

nearside front tyre close to wearbars

offside front tyre at 1.6mm at centre 3/4

oil leaks

rear fog lamp damaged

rear tyres perishing

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 May 2016 34,638 miles

front indicators turning white

very little clearance on front suspension bump stops

Fail 10 May 2016 34,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front indicators turning white

very little clearance on front suspension bump stops

Pass 22 May 2015 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rack boots weak

rear tyrtes worn on edges and perishing

Fail 22 May 2015 31,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rack boots weak

rear tyrtes worn on edges and perishing

Pass 27 May 2014 24,224 miles

front brake pads look low

front indicators turning white

oil leaks

play in all 4 swivel joints

rear tyresd getting low

Pass 20 May 2013 25,964 miles

dampness around o/s/r bleed nipple

front indicators turning white

play in all 4 swivel joints

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,524 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 20,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,432 miles

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

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

offside rear fog light lens damaged

offside rear sidelight dim

Pass 12 May 2008 18,395 miles

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

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)

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

rear fog lamp broken

Pass 14 May 2007 17,664 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,168 miles

slight play in offside and nearside ball joints

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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T429 CPR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T429 CPR, 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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T429 CPR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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