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V544 GFG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 GFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,482 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,280 miles

front shocker lower bushes perished

play in nearside ball joints

rear sills corroded

rear tyres heavily perished

suspension low

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,271 miles

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop front (2.4.A.1a)

exhaust blowing

front shocker lower bushes perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished advise replacement asap

rear sills corroded

rear subframe/cross member damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 53,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear outer sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,714 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 52,713 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,744 miles

rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,088 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,141 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,321 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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V544 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V544 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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V544 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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