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FWE 59H

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,186 mi
Last recorded25,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWE 59H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 25,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,913 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside uppers and lower ball joint covers worn. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm has play at inner attachment . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 24,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened various places (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Advise advanced corrosion to front panel, front wings, A panels and door skins.

Coolant leak Radiator leaking left side ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,095 miles

Advise corrosion to both front doors, front wings, A panels and front panel.

Advise corrosion to rear sub frame.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 23,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Advise parking brake 18%

Corrosion to both outer sills and floor pans.

Corrosion to front panel, wings, doors and A panels.

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer door step corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame mountings corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,244 miles

Advise corrosion to upper body,outer sills and offside door step.

Advise oil leak

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 16,611 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

some corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

some corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

some corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,907 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 7,078 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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FWE 59H is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWE 59H, 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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FWE 59H is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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