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V552 FLB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 FLB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,564 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,573 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak /water pump

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,543 miles

coolant leak /water pump

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,440 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 27,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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V552 FLB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V552 FLB, 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 V552 FLB registered?

V552 FLB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V552 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 FLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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