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C13 KRB

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 KRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in nearside driveshaft

Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,497 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to high emission levels. Test abandoned. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in nearside driveshaft

Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased/undersilled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 58,349 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased/undersilled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 57,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,214 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,284 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Slight play inner steering arm

Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Slight play inner steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,733 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,437 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

signs of possible fluid leak at o/s/r brake cylinder

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,225 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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C13 KRB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C13 KRB, 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 C13 KRB registered?

C13 KRB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1999.

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