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T543 BBT

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 BBT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,132 miles

Offside floor heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2019 77,531 miles

Lower underbody floor sills show signs of repair/ undersealed

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,839 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,749 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,353 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,210 miles

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

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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T543 BBT is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T543 BBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T543 BBT registered?

T543 BBT is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T543 BBT safe to buy?

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