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V186 HPP

1999 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 HPP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan * on limit * (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front & Nearside front ball joint covers perished

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside front & Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,016 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 69,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight fitted at an angle (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

floor pans and inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,374 miles

both lower outer panels corroded

corrosion to boot floor pans

corrosion to floor pans more then one place

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front suspension dust covers poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor unable to check fully carpet panel fitted

corrosion to inner wheel arches lower lips and heavy by shock mounting

corrosion to nearside panel lower outer on limit

front suspension duct covers poor condition

heavy corrosion to front floor pan by subframe mounting

heavy corrosion to rear panel and boot floor pan

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,416 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,869 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Possible seized wheel cylinder (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,028 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,012 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,477 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 53,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,901 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 44,647 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,565 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,279 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 41,279 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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V186 HPP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V186 HPP, 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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V186 HPP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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