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T851 LBJ

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,108 mi
Last recorded35,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 LBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition. Minor leaks at flexi & centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 35,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition. Minor leaks at flexi & centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 34,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting will soon be down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting will soon be down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 34,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,098 miles

Nearside spot light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,767 miles

nearside spot light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2014 33,767 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside spot light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,655 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 33,653 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front spot light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front spot light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front spot light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,127 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,821 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,295 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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T851 LBJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T851 LBJ, 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 T851 LBJ registered?

T851 LBJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T851 LBJ safe to buy?

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