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T431 KJX

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,488 mi
Last recorded51,488 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 KJX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,488 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 51,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot lock not opening

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 50,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 50,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 49,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 49,612 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,501 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,501 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,352 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 30,347 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have surface cracks (not to cords)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,712 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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T431 KJX is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T431 KJX, 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 T431 KJX registered?

T431 KJX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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