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M111 NYE

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 NYE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease through the outer clip

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,613 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight play

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,037 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

battery earth terminal requires attention

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 80,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,516 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,600 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including outer sills

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

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

Security of offside brake backplate-Borderline- as shown to vehicle presenter

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,917 miles

front brake pad wear

front indicators fading

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and tyre wall damage

wear n/s/r radius arm bush

wear on rear tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,917 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pad wear

front indicators fading

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and tyre wall damage

wear n/s/r radius arm bush

wear on rear tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,837 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,354 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,852 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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M111 NYE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M111 NYE, 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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M111 NYE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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