1999 Rover Mini · 3,384 MOT tests
1999 Rover Mini reliability
1999 Rover Minis fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Mini years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Rover Minis: 29.1%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Rover Minis: 29.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 49,292
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Rover Mini
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.8%
- Suspension8.7%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
- Steering5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.37%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.69%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.45%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.01%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 1.89%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.54%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.35%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.61%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.3%)
Is a 1999 Rover Mini reliable?
1999 Rover Minis fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Mini years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Rover Mini MOT?
Most often steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (3.37% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.69% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Rover Mini have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Rover Mini shows 49,292 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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