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M40 MBY

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,517 mi
Last recorded7,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 7,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 7,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 7,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 7,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 7,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,203 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 6,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,154 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 6,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has small split to cord

all tyres perishing & beginning to split

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 4,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,869 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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M40 MBY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M40 MBY, 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 M40 MBY registered?

M40 MBY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M40 MBY safe to buy?

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