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N2 OHL

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,646 mi
Last recorded48,646 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 OHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 48,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 47,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

front brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,857 miles

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

slight play in front suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,857 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in front suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,397 miles

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

offside rear tyre nailed

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre valves slightly perished

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

offside rear tyre nailed

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,387 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N2 OHL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N2 OHL, 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 N2 OHL registered?

N2 OHL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for N2 OHL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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