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T518 LRN

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 LRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,996 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen in swept area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 10 Jul 2026 74,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen in swept area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,594 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,594 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,449 miles

N/S/F Flooring corroded and holed

O/S/F Flooring corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,612 miles

n/s & o/s rear radius arms slight play

slight play in n/s & o/s top ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 63,139 miles

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

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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T518 LRN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T518 LRN, 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 T518 LRN registered?

T518 LRN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T518 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 LRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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