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V680 LAF

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 LAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,576 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 73,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,545 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 72,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 72,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,577 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sun visors not secure

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,433 miles

rear exaust section loose at joint with front

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,946 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,891 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,901 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,458 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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V680 LAF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V680 LAF, 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 V680 LAF registered?

V680 LAF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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