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V698 GHE

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,655 mi
Last recorded33,655 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 GHE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 33,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 32,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,873 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 30,872 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle wax oiled

Fail 29 Aug 2019 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle wax oiled

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 27,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,451 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,286 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 22,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,132 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,343 miles

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

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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V698 GHE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V698 GHE, 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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V698 GHE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V698 GHE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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