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V236 MDL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

71,093 mi
Last recorded71,093 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 MDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 71,093 miles

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

Off side rear handbrake quadrant/pivot tight/seizing

Fail 13 May 2024 71,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Both sides front subframe teardrop mountings failing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Off side rear handbrake quadrant/pivot tight/seizing

Pass 4 May 2023 69,178 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 69,178 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 66,351 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 66,351 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,373 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 62,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,546 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,530 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,778 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear leaver rod linkage ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,287 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,285 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,405 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 29,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,012 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,981 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,468 miles

N/S/R tyre in poor condition

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

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

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,026 miles

slight play in top & bottom swivels both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2005 18,073 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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V236 MDL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 V236 MDL, 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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V236 MDL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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