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L90 VRL

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,369 mi
Last recorded43,369 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 VRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,585 miles

Front nearside and offside upper/lower ball joints slight play

Nearside Front tyre 2.5-3mm inner

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil seep engine

Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,072 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slight perishing advise renew

slight oil leak engine

Fail 26 Mar 2024 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal slight perishing advise renew

slight oil leak engine

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 39,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,041 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 39,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,858 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 37,545 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front suspension ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,979 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,373 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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L90 VRL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L90 VRL, 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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L90 VRL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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