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V669 SOB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,311 mi
Last recorded28,311 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 SOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,311 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 28,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hole in boot not prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,218 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 27,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,705 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,860 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,224 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 22,011 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,011 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 20,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,132 miles

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

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

rust starting on o/s front sill and floor, and rear of sill.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 11,399 miles

advise o/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge. n/s front tyre just under 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2005 11,399 miles

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

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

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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V669 SOB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V669 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 V669 SOB registered?

V669 SOB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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