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V203 GBK

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 GBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,049 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 45,042 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to co test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose sun visor insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured & offside (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside step sill corroded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

battery slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel in boot by mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel in boot by mount (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured & offside (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside step sill corroded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured & offside (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

battery has temp clamp

panel in boot corroded by petrol tank & battery

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,636 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Front Lower ball joint shimmed slight play

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush poor

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre joint leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 43,635 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Front Lower ball joint shimmed slight play

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush poor

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre joint leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,573 miles

front no plate cracked

oil leak & oil on min

tyres 175/50/13 nearside rear 2.5mm

Fail 26 Sep 2014 43,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

oil leak & oil on min

tyres 175/50/13 nearside rear 2.5mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,681 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,664 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,757 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate cracked

nearside front spot light n/working & broken

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,078 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside front spot light n/working & broken

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,203 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight crack front no plate

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,309 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 21,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005
Fail 13 Aug 2005 8,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

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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V203 GBK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V203 GBK, 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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V203 GBK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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