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V959 VKE

1999 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,364 mi
Last recorded52,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mini Cooper41,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 VKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,853 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 50,845 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,761 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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V959 VKE is a 1999 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 41,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V959 VKE registered?

V959 VKE is a 1999 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V959 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V959 VKE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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