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T969 RFG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

7,215 mi
Last recorded7,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT969 RFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 7,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2025 7,210 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2024 7,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 7,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 7,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 7,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2021 7,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 7,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 7,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,168 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2017 7,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 7,121 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,098 miles

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,095 miles

OIl leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 14 Aug 2014 7,095 miles

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

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

OIl leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,070 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Aug 2013 7,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Perishment to nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2013 7,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 7,019 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,952 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked under tyre tread

Fail 5 Aug 2011 6,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked under tyre tread

Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,919 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked under tyre tread

Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,816 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 6,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,703 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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T969 RFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T969 RFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T969 RFG registered?

T969 RFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is T969 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T969 RFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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