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V634 FHR

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV634 FHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 48,789 miles

Offside Rear Heel board slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 48,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Seized on radius arm (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both sides (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heel board slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,597 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides rear sub frame mounting pints (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust blowing from down pipe

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,515 miles

advise undersealed slight play ball joints light crossion heal boad

Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,511 miles

advise car been standing

Fail 21 Feb 2018 48,511 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and cabell not atached corectley (3.1.6b)

advise car been standing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,211 miles

exust braket missing front play in ball jionts

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,211 miles

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

exust braket missing front play in ball jionts

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 47,808 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

car needs greacing all round

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,078 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,078 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,457 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,346 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,831 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,833 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 May 2009 35,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,584 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 28,584 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Throttle sticks @ 2000 rpm.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,222 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 28,222 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V634 FHR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V634 FHR, 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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V634 FHR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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