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T979 TCN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 TCN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,093 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside and osf tyres cracking due to age but not too cords

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle has excessive amounts of underseal on sills making inspection difficult

wipers smear but still clean screen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside cv boot deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,143 miles

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

slight play started at o/s&n/s/f suspension ball joints (top & bottom)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 9,326 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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T979 TCN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T979 TCN, 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 T979 TCN registered?

T979 TCN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T979 TCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T979 TCN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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