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V127 JKE

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 JKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 81,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor holed and corrodded

nearside front inner wing to sill corrodded and soft

offside front subframe lower mounting bulkhead rust around mounting bolts

offside outer sill panel holed and corrodded

offside rear floor around jack point area rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 70,131 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

corrosion on n/s/f/ floor not within prescibed area

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,747 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2009 64,116 miles

both tyres wearing on inner edge

general corrosion on underside

Fail 26 May 2009 64,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both tyres wearing on inner edge

general corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,012 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,284 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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V127 JKE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V127 JKE, 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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V127 JKE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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