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E4 NHP

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 NHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 48,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 47,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 47,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 46,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,946 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 45,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 45,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,908 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,899 miles

hole in off side rear inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,899 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hole in off side rear inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2014 42,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,798 miles

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

battery cut out insecure

o/s visor weak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,186 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,293 miles

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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E4 NHP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E4 NHP, 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 E4 NHP registered?

E4 NHP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is E4 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 NHP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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