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V127 HGS

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,269 mi
Last recorded17,269 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 HGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 17,269 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 17,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 17,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked around shoulder

Fail 17 May 2016 14,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked around shoulder

Pass 19 May 2015 14,082 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 14,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 13,275 miles

nsr tyre perished due to age

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,415 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,698 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn out on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,057 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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V127 HGS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V127 HGS, 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 V127 HGS registered?

V127 HGS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V127 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V127 HGS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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