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1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 BAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 77,029 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 76,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,397 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,515 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,515 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 69,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Perishing.

Fail 15 May 2017 69,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Perishing.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,666 miles

Both Sides Front Tyre Valves Perishing Slightly.

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Missing.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Sides Front Tyre Valves Perishing Slightly.

Nearside Front Wing Mirror Missing.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Bump Stop Not Located Correctly.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing Slightly.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant Leak.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Bump Stop Not Located Correctly.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing Slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,968 miles

Light corrosion on underbody.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light corrosion on underbody.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,806 miles

Slight blow from exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,806 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,334 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,331 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s sils slight corrosion.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,058 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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T72 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T72 BAN, 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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T72 BAN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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