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S7 VCH

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 78,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

thick sealant on sills preventing inspection of repairs

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

thick sealant on sills preventing inspection of repairs

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,591 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,200 miles

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

both sills previously repaired, quality of welding not visible for inspection due to heavy application of sealer

corrosion and holes in both sills, not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both sills previously repaired, quality of welding not visible for inspection due to heavy application of sealer

corrosion and holes in both sills, not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,069 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

weld repair difficult to inspect due to heavy sealant

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,104 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,115 miles

slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,349 miles

Date of firsr registration on reg doc is not the same as v.s.i imformation.

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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S7 VCH is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S7 VCH, 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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S7 VCH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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