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T86 BPO

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,243 mi
Last recorded24,243 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 BPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 24,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 24,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 24,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 23,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,111 miles

corrosion to o/s/f outer seal

Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to o/s/f outer seal

engine oil leak (cam cover)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,628 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 11 %

Lighting ; both front indicators slightly discoloured

Steering ; slight play in steering rack

Suspension ; slight play upper & lower swivels

Fail 25 Feb 2014 22,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 11 %

Lighting ; both front indicators slightly discoloured

Steering ; slight play in steering rack

Suspension ; slight play upper & lower swivels

Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,358 miles

corrosion at o/s A panel , may result in sharp edges

front floors slightly distorted

suspension ; slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers front floor to outer sill joint (below rusted wing area) starting to corode

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,605 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 20,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r footbrake less effecient than n/s - suggest further investigation.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,870 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 18,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f ride height low

slight play in n/s rack knuckle joint

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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T86 BPO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T86 BPO, 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 T86 BPO registered?

T86 BPO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T86 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T86 BPO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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