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V530 DPA

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,981 mi
Last recorded43,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 DPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,981 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,973 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,166 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,817 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 28,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front outersill heavily corroded.

off side front outersill heavily corroded.

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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V530 DPA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V530 DPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V530 DPA registered?

V530 DPA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V530 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 DPA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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