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V603 NUB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 NUB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 75,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 73,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,624 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,048 miles

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

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

battery cable under car damaged.

water leak from expansion tank .

Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,046 miles

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

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

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

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

battery cable under car damaged.

water leak from expansion tank .

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,112 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,174 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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V603 NUB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V603 NUB, 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 V603 NUB registered?

V603 NUB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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