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V564 DPN

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,649 mi
Last recorded69,649 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV564 DPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 69,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 69,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,418 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,483 miles

engine running hot at tick over

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Central Front Lower oil leak

o/s rear lower electrical cable bracket corroded

requires service

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,483 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine running hot at tick over

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s sills corroded

o/s rear lower electrical cable bracket corroded

requires service

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm tyre 10+ years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure but unlikely to tip

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

movement in front seats

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 63,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/50/13 (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure but unlikely to tip

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

movement in front seats

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,057 miles

boot floor and both outer sill corroding

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edage

oil leak

slight play in o/s front ball joints

Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,057 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

boot floor and both outer sill corroding

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edage

o/s rear wheel tight to rotate.

oil leak

slight play in o/s front ball joints

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V564 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V564 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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V564 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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