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V608 FBL

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 FBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,792 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 76,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 75,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 71,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,168 miles

offside and nearside sills holed at front ends

Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

offside and nearside sills holed at front ends

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,572 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s front floor corroded

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s front floor corroded

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2009 66,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,665 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

osr brake slightly low effort

slight knock on steering

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

expansion tank cap missing

Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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V608 FBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V608 FBL, 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 V608 FBL registered?

V608 FBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V608 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V608 FBL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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