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V224 GET

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 GET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 96,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper + Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,271 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,923 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,116 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,157 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,829 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,375 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 56,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,213 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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V224 GET is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V224 GET, 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 V224 GET registered?

V224 GET is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V224 GET safe to buy?

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