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V358 JKK

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 JKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,067 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 60,245 miles

N/S/F outer sill has temp repair

O/S outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak

coolant level low

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 May 2015 60,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F outer sill has temp repair

O/S outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak

coolant level low

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,841 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both steering rack boots deteriorating

front exhaust flexi split

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,886 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both steering rack boots deteriorating

front exhaust flexi split

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Fail 22 May 2013 53,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S front jacking point damaged

N/S front tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil low

Pass 3 May 2012 52,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,764 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,764 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,040 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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V358 JKK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V358 JKK, 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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V358 JKK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V358 JKK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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