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P500 MNY

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,628 mi
Last recorded47,628 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 MNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,581 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 47,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,562 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,983 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 46,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,465 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,649 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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

Coolant leak from core plug ()

Coolant level low

Corrosion to both front sills. Not within 30cm of body mounting points

Fail 10 Apr 2017 45,649 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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

Coolant leak from core plug ()

Coolant level low

Corrosion to both front sills. Not within 30cm of body mounting points

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P500 MNY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P500 MNY, 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 P500 MNY registered?

P500 MNY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is P500 MNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 MNY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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