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V691 EAP

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 EAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,663 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,473 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust cat baffells loose inside

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,653 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,830 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 95,830 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 93,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,978 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,546 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,680 miles

free play in all ball joints

free play in steering rack

front brake judder

oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

free play in all ball joints

free play in steering rack

front brake judder

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,937 miles

back panel rusty

floors and sills rusty and weak

freeplay in all ball joints

front brake discs rusty and worn

front brake pads getting low

oil leaks

tick over fast

Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in all front ball joints

front brake discs very rusty and worn

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,537 miles

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in all front ball joints

front brake discs very rusty and worn

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,247 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine coolant leak (water pump?).

spare wheel well corroded & holed.

throttle sticks.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,436 miles

brake fluid low

exhaust system noisey border line pass/fail

front floor jack pointspushed up

n/s/f lower ball joint worn n/s/f top ball joint worn

o/s/f cv boot slight seeping grease

o/s/f top ball joint worn o/s/f lower ball joint worn

suspension top arm ball pivit cover missing

top arm pivit ball joint cover split

Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,356 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust system noisey border line pass/fail

front floor jack pointspushed up

n/s/f lower ball joint worn n/s/f top ball joint worn

o/s/f cv boot slight seeping grease

o/s/f top ball joint worn o/s/f lower ball joint worn

suspension top arm ball pivit cover missing

top arm pivit ball joint cover split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,457 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,745 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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V691 EAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 V691 EAP, 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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V691 EAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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