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T454 BCW

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 BCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 29,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 29,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,743 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,879 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 22,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 18,821 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 7,588 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 1,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 1,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,538 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,500 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,742 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,767 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,992 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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T454 BCW is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T454 BCW, 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 T454 BCW registered?

T454 BCW is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T454 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 BCW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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