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T601 BDN

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 BDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,817 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,789 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 53,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,981 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 52,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,869 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,869 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,220 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 41,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,792 miles

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

f/n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in r/n/s wheel bearing

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,792 miles

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

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

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

f/n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in r/n/s wheel bearing

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,712 miles

near side front bottom ball joint has play but not exsessive

near side front sill has small corroded hole

near side step sill showing sighs of corrosion

off side front top ball jiont has play but not exsessive

rear exhaust slightly blowing

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,630 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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T601 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T601 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 T601 BDN registered?

T601 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T601 BDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 BDN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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