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V402 ROC

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,244 mi
Last recorded6,244 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 ROC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 6,244 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 6,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,203 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 6,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all readings high and erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 6,136 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 6,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 6,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 5,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 5,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 3,565 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 2,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 2,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 1,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 243 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 242 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 98,630 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 98,630 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,827 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 97,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,127 miles

Both front jacking pionts damaged

Both front track control arm inner bushes perishing

Cuts in both front tyres outer wall

Engine leaking oil

Forward engine stabiliser bar loose

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Very little clearance between suspension bump stops and top suspension arms

Fail 20 Nov 2006 87,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both front jacking points damaged

Both front track control arm inner bushes perishing

Cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Engine leaking oil

Forward engine stabiliser bar loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to check front suspension/steering for further play due to the amount of play in the failed front suspension items

Very little clearance between suspension bump stops and top suspension arms

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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V402 ROC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V402 ROC, 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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What year was V402 ROC registered?

V402 ROC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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