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T494 MBO

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,377 mi
Last recorded31,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 MBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 31,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 31,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,012 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 30,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 30,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 30,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 30,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres badly perished and older than ten years

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front control arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,706 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 30,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 29,342 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 29,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,836 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 27,836 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,232 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,157 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,004 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,004 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 26,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,849 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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T494 MBO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T494 MBO, 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 T494 MBO registered?

T494 MBO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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