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T741 BDN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 BDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 59,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 59,127 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2024 59,127 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2023 58,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2023 58,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2022 58,430 miles

Nearside front integral body getting weak

Fail 23 May 2022 58,430 miles

Nearside front integral body getting weak

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Sluggish in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill panel becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 57,268 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure NSR mounting to body work failed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill panel becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 56,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,428 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,428 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 54,689 miles

rear service brake effort slighly lower than expected

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 53,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,421 miles

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

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

Outer sills starting to corrode.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel when spinning.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 52,421 miles

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sills starting to corrode.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel when spinning.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres getting low/perished.

rear metal brake pipe getting rusty.

sills getting rusty.

slight blow from exhaust joints.

slight wear in all four front ball joints.

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jul 2009 46,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres getting low/perished.

rear metal brake pipe getting rusty.

sills getting rusty.

slight blow from exhaust joints.

slight wear in all four front ball joints.

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 44,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,038 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

five point harness fitted to drivers seat

rear tyres slightly perished

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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T741 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T741 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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T741 BDN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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