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V686 DPN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,206 mi
Last recorded42,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 DPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,206 miles

Flexi exhaust section in poor condition

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 42,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Flexi exhaust section in poor condition

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 42,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 42,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 41,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 41,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,539 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,131 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 40,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,586 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,507 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 36,507 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,707 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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V686 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V686 DPN, 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 V686 DPN registered?

V686 DPN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V686 DPN safe to buy?

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