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V585 VNH

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 VNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 76,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 76,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,754 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,741 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded servo corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

all welded repairs to free of underseal upon retest

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,633 miles

2x rear shockers weak

Exhaust noisy cat rattels (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,410 miles

back box rubber starting to split

both off side tyres tread starting to split

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small amount of wear in steering rack.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,274 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nut missing from header tank mounting.

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small amount of wear in steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,266 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body corroded

both front wheels have free play top to bottom (castlated nuts poss need tightening)

front discs worn

o/s sunvisor slightly insecure

o/s washer jet only just hitting screen

o/s/r tyre worn

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body corroded

both front wheels have free play top to bottom (castlated nuts poss need tightening)

front discs worn

o/s sunvisor slightly insecure

o/s washer jet only just hitting screen

o/s/r tyre worn

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,590 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

some corrosion in n/s door

Fail 12 Aug 2010 73,588 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,905 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s door lower edge corroded

some play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 5 Jan 2009 71,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine stabiliser bar broken

front number plate cracked

n/s door lower edge corroded

some play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,810 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,777 miles

some damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

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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V585 VNH 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 68.2%.

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 V585 VNH, 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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V585 VNH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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