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V540 GFG

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 GFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,653 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,653 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,174 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,174 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s front outre sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 52,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Jun 2008 41,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,887 miles

some play in both bottom swivels

Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 23,729 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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V540 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V540 GFG, 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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V540 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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