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V665 SOB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,193 mi
Last recorded22,193 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 SOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 22,193 miles

front panel and bottom of wings and doors corroded but not holed

Fail 22 May 2019 22,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front panel and bottom of wings and doors corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,191 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,958 miles

front brake discs rusty due to vehicle been standing

offside front wing apanel lower panel tops of doors corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,377 miles

bottom of front wings corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,377 miles

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

bottom of front wings corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,751 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 17,751 miles

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

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

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 26 Aug 2008 17,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 15,661 miles

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)

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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V665 SOB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V665 SOB, 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 V665 SOB registered?

V665 SOB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V665 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 SOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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