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V989 EGF

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,687 mi
Last recorded33,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 EGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 33,687 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 33,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,929 miles

engine oil leak/drips visible

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend attention soon

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,669 miles

Water pump leaking badly

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 15,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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V989 EGF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V989 EGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V989 EGF registered?

V989 EGF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V989 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 EGF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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