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V416 FFG

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 FFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,227 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 29,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 29,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 29,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 29,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,889 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,056 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,297 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,738 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 22,738 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,618 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 20,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V416 FFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V416 FFG, 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

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What year was V416 FFG registered?

V416 FFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V416 FFG safe to buy?

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