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T42 BAN

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 BAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 47,959 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,471 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 37,459 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,953 miles

drivers seat has some movment

minor blows on exahust

rear sub frame has some rust

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 26,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp (poss: cylinder weeping)

slight play n/s & o/s ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,805 miles

Slight play N/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,172 miles

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 21,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,887 miles

inner edges worn on front tyres.

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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T42 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T42 BAN, 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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T42 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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