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V594 GPO

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,505 mi
Last recorded40,505 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 GPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,505 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 40,486 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 39,321 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 39,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,012 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 39,004 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,444 miles

both rear tyres showing perishing ( n/s/r week 38/02 o/s /r same as n/s)

no independent switch for front fog lamps (run with main beam)

signs of dampness to both rear brake back plates

Fail 10 Oct 2018 38,444 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe mount bonding failed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end to inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear shock absorber's empty nothing left to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR outer sill and wing along seam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres showing perishing ( n/s/r week 38/02 o/s /r same as n/s)

no independent switch for front fog lamps (run with main beam)

signs of dampness to both rear brake back plates

Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,052 miles

nearside front tyre tread very low on outer edge.

offside and nearside sills/lower bodywork corroding.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,634 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

offside and nearside rear lower bodywork/sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,599 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside front tyre tread getting close to wear limit.

offside sill/door step corroding.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,118 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,613 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 20,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,374 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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V594 GPO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V594 GPO, 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 V594 GPO registered?

V594 GPO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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