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T509 MBO

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,889 mi
Last recorded31,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 MBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 31,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,036 miles

Corrosion at osr (rear) and nsr (front) subframe mounting points

Front wings corroded

Wear/play nsf track rod

Fail 23 Sep 2024 31,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch, near front suframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion at osr (rear) and nsr (front) subframe mounting points

Front wings corroded

Os outer sill corroded and holed, but not within 30cm

Wear/play nsf track rod

Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,645 miles

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 21 Sep 2022 30,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 29,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,963 miles

surface rust o/s boot floor and outer sills

Fail 14 Sep 2017 27,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area (2.4.A.3)

surface rust o/s boot floor and outer sills

Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,169 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,280 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,273 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 24,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,403 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 22,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,460 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 158,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 13,219 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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T509 MBO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T509 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 T509 MBO registered?

T509 MBO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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