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T789 SPA

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 SPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,021 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 74,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,345 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,169 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 70,130 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 70,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both outer sills corroded

N/s/f inner arch corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,038 miles

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 10 Dec 2014 61,021 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,393 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn low

n/s/r handbrake only just meets mot standards

o/s/r handbrake only just meets mot standard

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,806 miles

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,967 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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T789 SPA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T789 SPA, 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 T789 SPA registered?

T789 SPA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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