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M40 LVU

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,056 mi
Last recorded36,056 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 LVU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 36,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,334 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 35,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 34,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 34,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 3,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,421 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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M40 LVU is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M40 LVU, 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 M40 LVU registered?

M40 LVU is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is M40 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 LVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M40 LVU have outstanding finance?

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