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V322 JHJ

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 JHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,096 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,583 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,491 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 49,383 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,894 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,218 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 48,218 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,171 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,171 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,849 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

S.R.S Light On During Test

Fail 15 Jun 2012 414,847 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

S.R.S Light On During Test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,188 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,871 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 33,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 73,189 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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V322 JHJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V322 JHJ, 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 V322 JHJ registered?

V322 JHJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V322 JHJ safe to buy?

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