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V232 HKS

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 HKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,093 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside and components coated in rust prevention product

Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components coated in rust prevention products

Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various components greased for protection

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 44,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,940 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underneath various components heavily undersealed and greased

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,343 miles

underneath various components heavily undersealed and greased

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underneath fully undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,752 miles

front exhaust flexi corodded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nsf tyre sidewall has small cuts and slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,240 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,824 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,175 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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V232 HKS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V232 HKS, 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 V232 HKS registered?

V232 HKS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V232 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V232 HKS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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