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V54 JGS

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,779 mi
Last recorded14,779 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 JGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 14,779 miles

Nearside wheel bearing slight play

Offside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2024 14,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 14,398 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 18 Nov 2022 14,249 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward ,separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2021 13,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 13,111 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 12,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 12,495 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 12,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 11,608 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 11,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 10,259 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 10,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 7,452 miles

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

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

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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V54 JGS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V54 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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What year was V54 JGS registered?

V54 JGS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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