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J40 HBR

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HBR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 64,669 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,416 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

anti rust treatment carried out to underside of vehicle covering various suspension, steering , braking and body components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,528 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel pipe kinked at fuel filter

Fail 4 Mar 2022 63,528 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel pipe kinked at fuel filter

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,799 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 62,794 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 62,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,351 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,229 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,083 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 62,056 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,371 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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J40 HBR 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 J40 HBR, 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 J40 HBR registered?

J40 HBR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J40 HBR safe to buy?

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