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T708 DCW

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,550 mi
Last recorded53,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 DCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 52,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 51,804 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 51,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 51,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,949 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,093 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside sills rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,383 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,648 miles

very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,396 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,711 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,105 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,040 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,040 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,022 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T708 DCW is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T708 DCW, 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 T708 DCW registered?

T708 DCW is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T708 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T708 DCW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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