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V679 LNP

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,665 mi
Last recorded16,665 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 16,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 14,347 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 14,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 14,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 14,110 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,791 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 13,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,653 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 10,688 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,912 miles

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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V679 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 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 V679 LNP, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V679 LNP registered?

V679 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V679 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V679 LNP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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