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K99 EJL

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,272 mi
Last recorded10,272 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 EJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 10,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play in bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear radius arm has play in bush

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 10,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play in bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear radius arm has play in bush

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,990 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 99,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,855 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 88,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion all round

front tow eye insecure

heavycorrosion to rear subframe

hornon separate switch

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 86,765 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,861 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s and o/s front valance starting to corode

Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s and o/s front valance starting to corode

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,620 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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K99 EJL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K99 EJL, 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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K99 EJL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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