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T569 LEL

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT569 LEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,739 miles

Nearside Front Cone spring block lower rubber boot split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Cone spring block lower rubber boot split

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,905 miles

Nearside Front cone spring block lower rubber boot split

Offside Front cone spring block lower rubber boot split

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery cable not attached at front subframe

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,800 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 51,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,737 miles

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

exhaust system slightly damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

exhaust system slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,664 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 50,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/side front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,037 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,022 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,073 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 shockers slightly leaking fluid

both front washer jets partly blocked

both front wipers split

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

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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T569 LEL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T569 LEL, 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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T569 LEL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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