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V145 VBD

1999 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,687 mi
Last recorded32,687 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

RegistrationV145 VBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,687 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,215 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,404 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 29,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 28,870 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 28,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to part (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,082 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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V145 VBD is a 1999 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V145 VBD, 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 V145 VBD registered?

V145 VBD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V145 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V145 VBD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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