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V247 WUD

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,572 mi
Last recorded32,572 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 WUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 32,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 32,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 31,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 30,715 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 30,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated VERY (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,170 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N.S FRONT WHEEL

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY ATWHEEL

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,272 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,137 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,379 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,071 miles

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

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

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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V247 WUD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V247 WUD, 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 V247 WUD registered?

V247 WUD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V247 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V247 WUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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