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V284 MGY

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,590 mi
Last recorded33,590 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 MGY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by front clips and rear end where bends upwards at rear of body (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills corroded and o/s/f lower door and n/s/f wing small hole

front exhaust flexi deteriorated where been hit and has slight blow

sidelights staying on when ignition and lights switched off

Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,590 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor going towards sill/chassis body main line (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by front clips and rear end where bends upwards at rear of body (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills corroded and o/s/f lower door and n/s/f wing small hole

front exhaust flexi deteriorated where been hit and has slight blow

sidelights staying on when ignition and lights switched off

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,626 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 27,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,308 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,518 miles

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

jacking points slight damage

shock absorber bushes begining to perrish

Fail 3 Jun 2015 15,518 miles

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

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

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

jacking points slight damage

os rear wheel slight bind

shock absorber bushes begining to perrish

Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 10,041 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 9,770 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,408 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 9,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 8,467 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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V284 MGY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V284 MGY, 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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V284 MGY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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