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V949 OKJ

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,036 mi
Last recorded36,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 OKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,329 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 35,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 33,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,642 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,699 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 28,685 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s inner seat belt cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2010 25,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s inner seat belt cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 24,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 20,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,591 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,551 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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V949 OKJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V949 OKJ, 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 V949 OKJ registered?

V949 OKJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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