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T588 BDN

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

40,964 mi
Last recorded40,964 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 BDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 40,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 40,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 40,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 40,678 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 40,678 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,512 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,712 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,712 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,121 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,427 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,869 miles

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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T588 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T588 BDN, 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 T588 BDN registered?

T588 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T588 BDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T588 BDN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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