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T886 ARO

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,780 mi
Last recorded52,780 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 ARO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 52,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 52,780 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 52,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,431 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 51,431 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,668 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,663 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,996 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle slight corrsion

Fail 13 May 2011 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle slight corrsion

Pass 14 May 2010 42,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,288 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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T886 ARO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T886 ARO, 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 T886 ARO registered?

T886 ARO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T886 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 ARO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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