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V949 PKK

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 PKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 82,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 82,457 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 82,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,541 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central gear lever linkage loose (under vehicle)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,467 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,413 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 77,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat from exhaust exessive carpet appears to be melting around handbrake area

Fail 13 Jul 2005 77,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/Front inner driveshaft gaiter insecure & rubbing on exhaust

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V949 PKK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V949 PKK, 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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V949 PKK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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