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V39 GJB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 GJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,299 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,042 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks under side, Rear handbrake cables corroded, Slight knock under side(in motion), Front and rear sub frame bushes starting to wear.All tyres aged and cracked.

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Front and rear brakes warped, Corrosion close to front head lamps,rear valence and floor, Both rear light lens cracked, Tracking check, Wiper unit worn.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAKS Under side, All tyres aged and cracked.

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Front and rear brakes warped, Corrosion close to front head lamps,rear valence and floor, Both rear light lens cracked, Tracking check, Wiper unit worn.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,375 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

rear light lenses cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,371 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,999 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,735 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 42,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 28,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V39 GJB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red 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 V39 GJB, 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 V39 GJB registered?

V39 GJB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V39 GJB safe to buy?

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