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V997 EGF

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 EGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,040 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe going to rear, at the back of bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,103 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead to floor pan seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,504 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

floor pans and sills corroded

washers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,011 miles

floor pans and sills corroded badly

free play in front ball joints

fuel pipes corroded badly

oil leaks

rear subframe corroded badly

washer poor

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,734 miles

floor sills subframe and rear panel all corroded and weak

free play in all ball joints

oil leaks

washers poor

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,734 miles

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

floor sills subframe and rear panel all corroded and weak

free play in all ball joints

oil leaks

washers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,004 miles

Corrosion on Floor Nearside front Corner

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe Surface Corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing but working

nearside spot light inoperative

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,004 miles

Corrosion on Floor Nearside front Corner

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe Surface Corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing but working

nearside spot light inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Main Beam Spot Light Not Working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,137 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,975 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,599 miles

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

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,410 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,625 miles

1 OSF TOP BALL JOINT PLAY 2 FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

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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V997 EGF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V997 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.

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What year was V997 EGF registered?

V997 EGF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V997 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 EGF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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