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L33 EJE

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 EJE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,486 miles

advise rear subframe transvers section damaged advise repair or replacement

Fail 8 Jul 2026 53,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

advise damage to osf floor pan

advise osf tie rod bent

advise rear subframe transvers section damaged advise repair or replacement

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,406 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 46,413 miles

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres have slight cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres have slight cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,818 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,310 miles

suspension slightly stiff

Fail 18 Oct 2007 42,308 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

suspension slightly stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,772 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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L33 EJE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L33 EJE, 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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What year was L33 EJE registered?

L33 EJE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L33 EJE safe to buy?

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