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V313 EHG

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

24,466 mi
Last recorded24,466 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 EHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 24,466 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 24,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake warped

advanced corrosion to inside of offside and nearside outer wings and A panels ,and front panel

corrosion to boot floor complete

corrosion to complete nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan corner to outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear subframe mountings to floor pan

engine overheating

play in nearside front upper lower hub joints

vehicle in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corner outer sill and inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid back plate area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to complete outer sills both side and floor pan corners

corrosion to front inner wing areas

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills to floor pans

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sub frame all 4 mounting areas

engine overheating

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,403 miles

Offside Rear brake slight lazy

corrosion to all corners of floor pans

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch to rear panel

play in nearside front ball joints

Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,363 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside complete outer sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan corners

corrosion to offside and nearside rear valance corner box sections

play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,338 miles

play in offside and nearside front hub areas

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear floor pan and jacking point

corrosion to nearside front floor pan and outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,321 miles

corrosion to nearside front corner lower inner wing floor pan area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pans

corrosion to offsideand nearside outer sill

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2017 24,312 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner/ inner wheel arch/ and floor pan jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside front corner lower inner wing floor pan area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pans

corrosion to offsideand nearside outer sill

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,247 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 23,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,444 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 22,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,182 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 20,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,501 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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V313 EHG 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V313 EHG, 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 V313 EHG registered?

V313 EHG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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