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V636 HBV

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 HBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,919 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,019 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans to lower inner sills close to and inside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,019 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans to lower inner sills close to and inside prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,391 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,391 miles

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

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

N/S/F lower inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,102 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,447 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,018 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,999 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,685 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 18,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

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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V636 HBV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V636 HBV, 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 V636 HBV registered?

V636 HBV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V636 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 HBV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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