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V45 JGS

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 JGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill & inner baffle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 x front fog lamps not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,591 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 84,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rust marks around o/s/r radius arm pin but does not appear loose

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

stabilizer bushes worn

Fail 13 Apr 2021 83,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

stabilizer bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,980 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexible joint slightly damaged

vehicle underbody has been heavily waxed

Fail 8 Apr 2019 81,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of floor pans slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexible joint slightly damaged

oil leak around bottom of engine

vehicle underbody has been heavily waxed

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,775 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,605 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,605 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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V45 JGS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V45 JGS, 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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V45 JGS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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