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F3 BBY

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

43,670 mi
Last recorded43,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 BBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

hazard switch intermittent

Fail 13 Oct 2025 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

hazard switch intermittent

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,507 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 43,505 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 43,123 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to floors

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,708 miles

Centre/ rear exhaust bracket broken

Corrosion to both front floor pans just outside perscribed area

Fail 28 May 2015 37,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low effort to rear brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,134 miles

both front shocks damp. both rear shocks slightly weak.

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

o/s headlamp aim slightly to right.

o/s sunshade slightly loose.

o/s/f tyre close to wheelarch.

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush.

suspect both front subframe mounts on inner x-member loose. (rust trails)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front shocks damp. both rear shocks slightly weak.

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

o/s headlamp aim slightly to right.

o/s sunshade slightly loose.

o/s/f tyre close to wheelarch.

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush.

suspect both front subframe mounts on inner x-member loose. (rust trails)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,540 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front shocks damp.

o/s/f tyre outer edge being cut by modified wing behind o/s/f plastic wheelarch. rectify asap, may destroy tyre..

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet release very stiff, suggest attention before cable failure.

slight lateral movement in steering rack, suspect mounting u-bolts slightly loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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F3 BBY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F3 BBY, 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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F3 BBY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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