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V457 EVU

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 EVU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,627 miles

Battery box corroding

Front Front Subframe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear shift seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,225 miles

Corrosion starting on front subframe

Corrosion under both front footwells

Pass 1 Nov 2023 1,764 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of floor pan shows signs of corrosion /repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery case (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 687 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear battery tray rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor pans have sights off repair nearside and offside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 412 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

sill and floor pans have sights off repair nearside and offside undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill and floor pans have sights off repair nearside and offside undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,936 miles

Both sills and floor covered with heavy coating

Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,936 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Rear mount to floor worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Rear mount to floor worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills and floor covered with heavy coating

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,596 miles

Emissions not tested due to holes in exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre pipe holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/heal board (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance corner/boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance corner/boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,760 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Off side rear in boot subfram mount corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Off side rear in boot subfram mount corroded

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,538 miles

Nearside Front 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)

off side rear boot floor corroded/

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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)

off side rear boot floor corroded/

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,595 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,335 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 31,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 24,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,375 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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V457 EVU is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red 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 V457 EVU, 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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V457 EVU is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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