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V597 GTR

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 GTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,256 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 53,685 miles

Offside Rear clevis pin seized in brake cable linkage

Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,146 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat stiff to move

Fail 8 Jan 2021 52,146 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat stiff to move

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr brake slightly binding

Offside Front osf floor pan holed in 2 places

Offside Front osf lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front osf top ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 51,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nsf lower ball joint play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nsr brake slightly binding

Offside Front osf floor pan holed in 2 places

Offside Front osf lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front osf top ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,652 miles

oil leak

play in both inner steering rack arm joints

slight play in both nearside front hub ball joints(upper and lower)

Fail 20 Dec 2018 50,652 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

play in both inner steering rack arm joints

slight play in both nearside front hub ball joints(upper and lower)

Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,131 miles

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

Offside Front arch has hole caused by corrosion (outside prescribed area)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 49,121 miles

Electrical wiring insecure main battery positive cable insecure at rear subframe (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most pear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot quadrant (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most pear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch near upper shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front arch has hole caused by corrosion (outside prescribed area)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,783 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,550 miles

nearside front shocker lower bush worn

offside tail light reduced output

rear shockers reduced damping effect

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Fail 5 Jan 2016 41,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front shocker lower bush worn

offside tail light reduced output

rear shockers reduced damping effect

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 38,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,333 miles

Corrosion nearside front door.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion nearside front door.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,806 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads appear low

low readings on rear brakes

Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake pads appear low

low readings on rear brakes

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 12,465 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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V597 GTR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V597 GTR, 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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V597 GTR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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