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T46 CFG

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 CFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,569 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 69,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,624 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 68,624 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 67,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,845 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,488 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear brake performance slightly down

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,344 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,507 miles

fuel cap seal deteriating, slight front brake judder, both rear floors corroded, nsf floor rusty & damaged, sills rusty, sill to floors rusty, both front inner arches corroded, osf track rod end cover pinholed, all ball joint covers cracking,

rear subframe mount area corroded, rear inner arches corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,308 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s doorstep/sill joint corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,660 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,029 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake back plate adrirt

Fail 21 Aug 2010 54,955 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake back plate adrirt

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,804 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 44,725 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,442 miles

c/l 536171

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

c/l 536171

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,613 miles

c/l 495057

Fail 7 Apr 2007 34,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2006 30,377 miles

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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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T46 CFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T46 CFG, 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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T46 CFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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