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J99 POT

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,829 mi
Last recorded24,829 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 POT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 24,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,449 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,579 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 23,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer fluid to drivers side windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 22,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 22,722 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 22,301 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,795 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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J99 POT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 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 J99 POT, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J99 POT registered?

J99 POT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is J99 POT safe to buy?

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