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T843 JRD

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 JRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,031 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 85,660 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 85,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 82,653 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 81,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 72,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,718 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T843 JRD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T843 JRD, 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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What year was T843 JRD registered?

T843 JRD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T843 JRD safe to buy?

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