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V487 FHL

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,808 mi
Last recorded50,808 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 FHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 50,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2022 50,691 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 50,685 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested over heated plus fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking rear near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot clip missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,825 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,746 miles

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

front wings corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,976 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level is very low.

parts of sills both sides at front are rusted thru,not important for test yet.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level is very low.

parts of sills both sides at front are rusted thru,not important for test yet.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,256 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,910 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 17,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V487 FHL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V487 FHL, 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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V487 FHL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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