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V511 WRP

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 WRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 61,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 61,557 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle erratic, 1000 -3200 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 67,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,688 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,788 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,346 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,339 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,118 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,115 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,627 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,510 miles

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

Nearside headlamp loose

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,986 miles

cooling fan on all the time

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2014 12,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cooling fan on all the time

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,626 miles

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

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

engine temperature too high to complete emissions

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 55,746 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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V511 WRP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V511 WRP, 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 V511 WRP registered?

V511 WRP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V511 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 WRP shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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