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V797 ELA

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,016 mi
Last recorded15,016 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 ELA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 15,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 14,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 12,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 10,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 8,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 7,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 5,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 5,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 4,575 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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V797 ELA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V797 ELA, 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 V797 ELA registered?

V797 ELA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V797 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V797 ELA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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