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V259 DCC

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

37,715 mi
Last recorded37,715 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 DCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,715 miles

rear brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,280 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 37,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subfram (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 37,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front tyre slight damage on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

offside rear park brake effort slightly low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 34,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear park brake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

check pinch bolt on steering column

grease front lowew ball joints

Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,510 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

check pinch bolt on steering column

grease front lowew ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,459 miles

battery cable along floor insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,456 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery cable along floor insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,762 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 25,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,846 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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V259 DCC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V259 DCC, 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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V259 DCC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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