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V558 FLC

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,180 mi
Last recorded42,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2022 42,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,092 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly stat to perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,011 miles

Corrosion just starting on o/s/f floor pan

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both suspect outers (3.5.1g)

see documents attached

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,799 miles

see seperate sheet.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,524 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see documents attached

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,939 miles

see documents attached

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

see seperate advisory attached

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,317 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,830 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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V558 FLC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V558 FLC, 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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V558 FLC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V558 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 FLC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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