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T558 WYJ

1999 Rover Mini

Not stated Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,019 mi
Last recorded43,019 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 WYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 42,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 41,668 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 41,646 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 41,646 miles

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

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,620 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 41,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front subframe shows welded repair near stabiliser link

localised corrosion to front of sills at joins to floor -just outside of prescribed areas

signs of possible cracking to front inner wings behind shock absorbers ?

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

steering rack gaiters not clipped at ends but tight fit

wiring junction near radiator displaced

Fail 8 Sep 2014 40,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front subframe shows welded repair near stabiliser link

localised corrosion to front of sills at joins to floor -just outside of prescribed areas

signs of possible cracking to front inner wings behind shock absorbers ?

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

steering rack gaiters not clipped at ends but tight fit

wiring junction near radiator displaced

Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,885 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front subframe shows welded repair near stabiliser link

localised corrosion to front of sills at joins to floor -just outside of prescribed areas

signs of possible cracking to front inner wings behind shock absorbers ?

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

steering rack gaiters not clipped at outer ends but tight fit

wiring junction near radiator displaced

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,187 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,107 miles

ADVISED both front headlights loose

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,087 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,049 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,413 miles

air filter inlet pipe taped uo

emission levels very erratic

revs stick on occasionally

Fail 26 Jan 2006 31,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack 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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T558 WYJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Not stated with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T558 WYJ, 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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T558 WYJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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