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V668 EBJ

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 EBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,524 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 31,218 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,741 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,222 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 29,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 29,212 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside & offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 29,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside & offside front floors slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 29,205 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside & offside front floors slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 29,187 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 29,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,838 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 28,800 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,575 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 23,689 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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V668 EBJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V668 EBJ, 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 V668 EBJ registered?

V668 EBJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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