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P21 JAY

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,175 mi
Last recorded39,175 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 JAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2024 39,175 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 38,902 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,618 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bolt missing from fuel rail but still secure

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,789 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,229 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,797 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,196 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,653 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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P21 JAY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P21 JAY, 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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P21 JAY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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