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V563 DPN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,623 mi
Last recorded37,623 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 DPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 29,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,098 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S sun-visor weak stowage.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,096 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

O/S wiper end slightly perished, both front upper and lower ball joint boots split.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,094 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

O/S wiper end slightly perished, both front upper and lower ball joint boots split.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,503 miles

All four front suspension ball joint boots split.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Wiper end split, N/S Wiper smearing the screen slightly.

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S w/wiper end perished.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S w/wiper end perished.N/S sun visor not stowing.Slight movement o/s head lamp,

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passengers sun visor not stowed completely.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,911 miles

front no plate

Pass 9 Sep 2005 17,336 miles

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

n/s sunvisor drops down

o/s/f front suframe mount starting to debond

Fail 9 Sep 2005 17,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s sunvisor drops down

o/s/f front suframe mount starting to debond

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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V563 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V563 DPN, 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 V563 DPN registered?

V563 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V563 DPN safe to buy?

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