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JMS 89S

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 89S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,382 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 31,626 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 31,626 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2006 28,257 miles

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

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

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

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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JMS 89S is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JMS 89S, 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 JMS 89S registered?

JMS 89S is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is JMS 89S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMS 89S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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