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T575 BSO

1999 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT575 BSO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 83,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 83,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 82,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 79,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 78,690 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 78,419 miles

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush is deteriorated

Rear lights are dim

Some brake pipes are corroded + coated in grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 78,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush is deteriorated

Rear lights are dim

Some brake pipes are corroded + coated in grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 77,934 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 77,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear lights are dim

Some brake pipes corroded and coated in grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 77,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear lights are dim

Some brake pipes corroded and coated in grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2014 77,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 77,307 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 76,227 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,111 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,111 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,677 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,677 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)

advise slight play in both front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front track rod ends worn

both front wheel bearings loose

brake servo opperation

Fail 15 Feb 2008

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front track rod ends worn

both front wheel bearings loose

brake servo opperation

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 46,440 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,323 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 38,323 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre.

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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T575 BSO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T575 BSO, 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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T575 BSO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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