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J99 WSK

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,322 mi
Last recorded22,322 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WSK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 22,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 21,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,280 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 19,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,083 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,529 miles

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,104 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 15,103 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,287 miles

corrosion development in os sill\slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,350 miles

corosion development in sills\rear tyres for perish cracks\

Fail 27 Oct 2008 13,345 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corosion development in sills\rear tyres for perish cracks\

Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 11,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 11,265 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 11,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 WSK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 WSK, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J99 WSK registered?

J99 WSK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is J99 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 WSK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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