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V69 GFR

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,404 mi
Last recorded24,404 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 GFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 24,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jun 2021 24,223 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,391 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 23,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery cable under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 23,337 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 23,161 miles

slight corrosion in boot

Fail 22 Apr 2017 23,159 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked/split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/f

Fail 8 Oct 2014 22,780 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/f

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,135 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,135 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,820 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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V69 GFR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V69 GFR, 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 V69 GFR registered?

V69 GFR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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