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T865 LEL

1999 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 LEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 64,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 64,268 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested front brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check front wheel bearings due to front brakes stuck on

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,021 miles

Offside Rear brake low effort

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 63,980 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant bottle cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,735 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,942 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,901 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear silencer broken up inside

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,606 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,606 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,271 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,328 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,748 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T865 LEL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T865 LEL, 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 T865 LEL registered?

T865 LEL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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