CarVerify

Free Car Check

V31 DEC

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

59,320 mi
Last recorded59,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 DEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,527 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 57,521 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 57,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,638 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 55,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,589 miles

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,999 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers sun visor pivit worn

near side and off side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers sun visor pivit worn

near side and off side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,540 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 48,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside and nearside sills to floor pan slightly rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,184 miles

both front floor pans dented

minim al clearance at front suspension and bump stops

Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front floor pans dented

minim al clearance at front suspension and bump stops

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion in boot area not in precribed area

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2007 35,548 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion in boot area not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,884 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 30,884 miles

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

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V31 DEC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V31 DEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V31 DEC?

You can check the full history of V31 DEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V31 DEC registered?

V31 DEC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V31 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 DEC shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V31 DEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V31 DEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.