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T727 MCH

1999 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,630 mi
Last recorded37,630 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT727 MCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 37,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,982 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,789 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cracking - close to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cracking - close to cords

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

car over heated at end of emission test

o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,368 miles

osr tyre badly cracking/split not showing cord

previouse welding repairs carried out to sills

slight play in top ball joints

Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osr tyre badly cracking/split not showing cord

previouse welding repairs carried out to sills

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,546 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

sills, both sides are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

sills, both sides are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,377 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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T727 MCH is a 1999 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T727 MCH, 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 T727 MCH registered?

T727 MCH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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