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T515 UEE

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 UEE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 79,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate broken (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,727 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,710 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,198 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 36,913 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 34,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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T515 UEE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T515 UEE, 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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T515 UEE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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