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M17 MYX

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MYX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 75,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 75,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 75,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 75,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,572 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,538 miles

rear sub frame have been welded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear sub frame been welded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,047 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 50,450 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

offside front door step corroed

rear sub frame corroded

slight movment in sub frame when applied handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,297 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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M17 MYX is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M17 MYX, 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 M17 MYX registered?

M17 MYX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1999.

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