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V171 FDF

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,679 mi
Last recorded41,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 FDF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,887 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm partially seized

Fail 29 Aug 2023 38,887 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear radius arm partially seized

Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,895 miles

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 35,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,574 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe.

Engine/Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,475 miles

o/s cv boot perished,recommend replacement,,engine oil leak,,rear subframe surface corrosion o/s and n/s

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,204 miles

slight corrosion rear subframe,,o/s cv boot perished,,slight play o/s/f top/bottom swivels

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,203 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 26,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 21,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V171 FDF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V171 FDF, 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 V171 FDF registered?

V171 FDF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V171 FDF safe to buy?

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