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GIL 9199

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,291 mi
Last recorded54,291 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 9199
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 54,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing bracket broken (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in all front subframe rubber mountings, efficient at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2025 54,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing bracket broken (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 53,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,894 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,332 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s rear radius arm starting to seize appeared ok at test

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,016 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 51,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,083 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight end float.

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

Nearside Rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,730 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

3 point rally / race harnesses fitted to front seats (LUKE).

no rear seats fitted when tested.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,733 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,709 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,465 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 29,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 24,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,521 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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GIL 9199 is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GIL 9199, 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 GIL 9199 registered?

GIL 9199 is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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