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J30 EFY

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 EFY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,768 miles

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle has been repaired and undersealed.

Pass 2 May 2012 75,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front outer sil corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2010 59,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,682 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE STEADY BAR BUSHES WORN

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,251 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,196 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres perishing

gearbox oil leaks

non standard shocks fitted

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 40,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,665 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J30 EFY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J30 EFY, 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 J30 EFY registered?

J30 EFY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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