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V552 GUR

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 GUR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

**** tyres seriously under inflated ****

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,901 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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V552 GUR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V552 GUR, 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 GUR registered?

V552 GUR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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