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V540 MAF

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,631 mi
Last recorded24,631 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 MAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 24,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 24,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 24,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 23,674 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 22,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 19,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 18,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,472 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 MAF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MAF, 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 V540 MAF registered?

V540 MAF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V540 MAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V540 MAF shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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