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V454 LEC

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 LEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,522 miles

Nearside Sill /step corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner of floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner of floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill /step corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 35,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,241 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Aug 2018 35,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,056 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 28,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,741 miles

rear subframe rusty

small amount of free play n/s front top ball joint

Pass 7 May 2008 24,335 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 24,335 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,808 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 19,413 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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V454 LEC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V454 LEC, 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 V454 LEC registered?

V454 LEC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V454 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 LEC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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