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T7 RSN

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

21,994 mi
Last recorded21,994 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RSN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 21,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 21,963 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 21,963 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 21,385 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 19,643 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,030 miles

Nearside Inner track rod end has slight play

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill below passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 19,027 miles

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

Nearside Inner track rod end has slight play

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill below passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 18,673 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,142 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 17,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,694 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 14,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,645 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 13,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 12,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,944 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 11,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 11,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,377 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 11,376 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 10,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,932 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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T7 RSN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 T7 RSN, 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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T7 RSN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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