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V579 KEO

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

34,659 mi
Last recorded34,659 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 KEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 34,659 miles

Front subframe mounts soft from age.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes has only just met requirements,.

Vehicle fitted with a pre 1986 engine,proof was provided by vehicle presenter.Emission test was carried out with pre 1986 emissions test.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,021 miles

Front subframe rubber mounts soft from age.

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))

Rear Service brake performance has only just met requirements.

Vehicle is fitted with a pre 1986 engine.Proof was provided by vehicle presenter. Emission test was carried out with pre 1986 emissions test.

headlight beam patterns slightly poor.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 33,458 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,928 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 32,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,262 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,260 miles

Emissions not tested excessive lambda reading (minor exhaust blow) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed or withing prescribed area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,071 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 31,025 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,621 miles

Both front c.v boots deteriorated

Vehicle fitted with pre 1975 engine, emissions tested as such

Fail 22 Jun 2016 26,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both front c.v boots deteriorated

Both rear brake drums damp

Rear service brake only just met requirements

Vehicle fitted with pre 1975 engine, emissions tested as such

Fail 1 Jun 2015 25,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with pre-1986 engine, emissions tested as such

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,237 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with pre-1986 engine, emissions tested as such

Pass 9 May 2014 21,993 miles

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Slight play in both rack ends

Pass 17 May 2013 20,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2013 20,161 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 11,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 2,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 2,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,683 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 79,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,680 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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V579 KEO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V579 KEO, 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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V579 KEO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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