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V490 GNM

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,752 mi
Last recorded1,752 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 GNM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 1,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 1,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 1,534 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 1,052 miles

Offside Front under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 530 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 530 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,828 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 99,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F floor pan corroded& soft.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine area.

Parking brake reqs attention, long travel in lever.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,887 miles

boot floor rusting

off side and near side rear floor rusting

rear sub frame rusting

Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,887 miles

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

boot floor rusting

off side and near side rear floor rusting

rear sub frame rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s spot lamp lens damaged

rear subframe rusting

Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,852 miles

rear subframe rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 68,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,951 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,887 miles

Drivers sun visor is loose but NOT obstructing drivers view

Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivers sun visor is loose but NOT obstructing drivers view

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,857 miles

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

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

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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V490 GNM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V490 GNM, 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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V490 GNM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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