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T631 DBM

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,298 mi
Last recorded39,298 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT631 DBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 38,184 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 38,179 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,982 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 34,476 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,236 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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T631 DBM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T631 DBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T631 DBM registered?

T631 DBM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T631 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T631 DBM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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