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V99 SRS

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,638 mi
Last recorded33,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 SRS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 33,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 32,744 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 32,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 32,233 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,485 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,914 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,389 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2017 30,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both outer sills getting rusty

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,984 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 23,984 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s front shock absorber bush perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 16,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s front shock absorber bush perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 12,374 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 11,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,272 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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V99 SRS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 V99 SRS, 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 V99 SRS registered?

V99 SRS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V99 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V99 SRS 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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