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V524 LKM

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,269 mi
Last recorded66,269 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 LKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,269 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,667 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,667 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,110 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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V524 LKM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V524 LKM, 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 V524 LKM registered?

V524 LKM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V524 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 LKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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