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T565 SCE

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,120 mi
Last recorded43,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 SCE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,486 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 41,458 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 41,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,050 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 40,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 170,877 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,910 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Minor deterioration on front flexable joint

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Minor deterioration on front flexable joint

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,777 miles

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,760 miles

cuts in offside front tyre

exhaust corroded

handbrake cables corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres cracked around tread area

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,435 miles

corrosion at offside front door

exhaust blowing

offside front lower arm bush splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,435 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion at offside front door

exhaust blowing

offside front lower arm bush splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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T565 SCE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T565 SCE, 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 T565 SCE registered?

T565 SCE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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