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R1 DCW

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,070 mi
Last recorded77,070 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,786 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,195 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 74,195 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,756 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,692 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,992 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,521 miles

Both engine mountings very weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,521 miles

Both engine mountings very weak

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,562 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,607 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R1 DCW is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R1 DCW, 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 R1 DCW registered?

R1 DCW is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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