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J8 SRJ

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 57,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,895 miles

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

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

Slight play in the nsf wheel bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,667 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nsf wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 4 May 2016 46,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 46,874 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2015 43,980 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 41,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,055 miles

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

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

stickers on front screen outside zone a

Pass 4 May 2012 37,080 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembley

Pass 4 May 2011 34,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,854 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 28,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,057 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 23,170 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 19,898 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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J8 SRJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J8 SRJ, 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 J8 SRJ registered?

J8 SRJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is J8 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 SRJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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