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V18 PMB

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,147 mi
Last recorded17,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 PMB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,283cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 17,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 16,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2025 16,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2024 16,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,330 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING...

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLITTING... (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 16,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,099 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 16,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres showing heavy age related cracks in tread but no cords showing at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 15,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken of but not leaking

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres showing heavy age related cracks in tread but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,840 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 13,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished in just one place

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,551 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,855 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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V18 PMB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V18 PMB, 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 V18 PMB registered?

V18 PMB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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