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M11 NYC

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,708 mi
Last recorded54,708 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 NYC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,339 miles

Slight movement near side rear radius arm

Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 53,433 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 53,427 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel and tyre damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,471 miles

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

Battery box corroded. Recommend repair

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,726 miles

all balljoint dust covers in poor condition.

both rear tyres low.

play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,726 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

all balljoint dust covers in poor condition.

both rear tyres low.

play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,406 miles

rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

slight play ns steering rack

slight play nsf top and bottom balljoints

Fail 25 Jan 2014 43,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

slight play ns steering rack

slight play nsf top and bottom balljoints

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 38,823 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

control unit fouling brake linkage

drivers sunvisor loose

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,608 miles

off side sill corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,834 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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M11 NYC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M11 NYC, 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 M11 NYC registered?

M11 NYC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is M11 NYC safe to buy?

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