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T814 RAR

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,455 mi
Last recorded49,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT814 RAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,455 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,729 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 44,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 44,719 miles

Nearside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,350 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 41,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,942 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sill/door step corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 37,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake drum leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sill/door step corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 35,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper door step and outer sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,870 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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T814 RAR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T814 RAR, 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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T814 RAR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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