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V424 DPA

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,444 mi
Last recorded17,444 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 DPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,444 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,179 miles

exhaust front pipe to 1st middle section joint blowing

front indicators pale

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2013 17,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust front pipe to 1st middle section joint blowing

front indicators pale

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,522 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,070 miles

Front indicator/hazard bulbs losing their 'yellowness'

Slight misting of hydraulic fluid on pinion cover (steering rack)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 16,070 miles

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

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

Front indicator/hazard bulbs losing their 'yellowness'

Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,729 miles

Coolant level a little low when vehicle presented. Fluid added but it was noticed that the cooling fan was not activating automatically.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,849 miles

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

Signs of perish starting to show on rubber seal in fuel cap. Pressure seal is still good.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 13,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lambda level on upper limit (see Exhaust Analysis Report). Probably due to major leak from exhaust system.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Signs of perish starting to show on rubber seal in fuel cap. Pressure seal is still good.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 12,450 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

O/S FRONT OUTER SILL AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED THROUGH INTO CABIN

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,871 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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V424 DPA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V424 DPA, 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 V424 DPA registered?

V424 DPA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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