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V41 GFX

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

26,064 mi
Last recorded26,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 GFX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 26,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 25,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 25,487 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main feed through boot floor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure tear drop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure tear drop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,653 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 24,652 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear valance o/s corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,240 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 23,240 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,700 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 22,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,705 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,893 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,129 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,116 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,216 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,715 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,707 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)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,168 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 14,134 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,066 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise renewal of front number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 11,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,685 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 10,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 7,606 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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V41 GFX is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V41 GFX, 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 V41 GFX registered?

V41 GFX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V41 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 GFX shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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