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M321 JTR

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 JTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2025 82,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 74,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 74,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,470 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,741 miles

Offside seat is not retained to floor at rear. Slight play in offside rear suspension radius arm and nearside front suspension top ball joint.

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: VERY LOW PERFORMANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,667 miles

Signs of body damage at offside front, offside front suspension tie rod is bent. Signs of corrosion on front to rear meatl brake pipe and in rear subframe.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,102 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished in tread

n/s/f tyre slight damage inner side wall

Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished in tread

n/s/f tyre slight damage inner side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 49,507 miles

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 Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M321 JTR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M321 JTR, 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 M321 JTR registered?

M321 JTR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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