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V272 HKX

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,676 mi
Last recorded65,676 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 HKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,676 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 65,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,448 miles

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

Front subframe rear mounting bushes becoming worn

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

Offside headlamp has a small crack

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

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2021 65,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front subfame rear mounting bushes becoming worn

Offside Front wheel arch insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

the underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,481 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 15 May 2012 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in front of offside outer sill and floor not within prescribed areas

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 13 May 2011 63,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front of near side body sill corroded

front wings corroded by headlights

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2011 63,628 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front of near side body sill corroded

front wings corroded by headlights

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2010 60,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

general corrosion to outer sills front to rear

Fail 5 May 2010 60,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

general corrosion to outer sills front to rear

Pass 14 May 2009 52,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2008 48,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 48,633 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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V272 HKX is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V272 HKX, 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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V272 HKX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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