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V361 GBV

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 GBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi-section requires attention.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear chips on windscreen.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 79,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi-section requires attention.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear chips on windscreen.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,725 miles

front exhaust flexible pipe damaged but not blowing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust pipe damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,290 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offsise front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,243 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to determine quality of repairs to sills and boot floor due to amount of sealent used to cover the repairs but suspect that repairs are not adequate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,143 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,143 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,282 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 74,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 69,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 69,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V361 GBV 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 63.2%.

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 V361 GBV, 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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V361 GBV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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