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V124 DPG

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,831 mi
Last recorded57,831 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 DPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front tear shape mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel /valance is rusted & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting brackets & bulk head are starting to corrode /rear engine tie bar mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panel /valance is rusted & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting corroded & thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear subframe mountings are starting to come unbonded borderline

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,276 miles

both front hubs slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,134 miles

All 4 tyres start to crack in outer sidewall

Front tyres start to crack in outer sidewall

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting rusty

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres start to crack in outer sidewall

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 56,883 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2014 56,883 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on rear subframe

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exaust corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,518 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exaust corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,992 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,650 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V124 DPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V124 DPG, 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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V124 DPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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