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V212 YDO

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 YDO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,258 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,147 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

floor not fully secure

vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,004 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,553 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,297 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,297 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,409 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,029 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,409 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,870 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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V212 YDO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V212 YDO, 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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V212 YDO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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