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V702 GCD

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,918 mi
Last recorded57,918 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 GCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / just outside seat belt mounting area / heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective just clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general under body corrosion and out of all the prescribed arias

Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,008 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general under body corrosion and out of all the prescribed arias

Pass 14 Aug 2023 56,714 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central / heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL BADLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL BADLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,901 miles

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

Offside Lower sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,899 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,899 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,227 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,262 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,402 miles

Near side sill corroded and weak

Off side sill corroded and weak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 35,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Near side sill corroded and weak

Off side sill corroded and weak

Slight exhaust leak at center box

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,890 miles

petrol cap seal poor

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

petrol cap seal poor

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,089 miles

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

slight rust in front of n/s body sill

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,028 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 24,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V702 GCD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 V702 GCD, 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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V702 GCD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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