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V724 FGC

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,327 mi
Last recorded28,327 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 FGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 28,327 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn at inner edge

rear shocks are weeping and poor esp n/s

Fail 8 May 2018 28,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

front tyres are worn at inner edge

oil leak

r/n/s hand and foot giving low readings

rear shocks are weeping and poor esp n/s

Pass 26 May 2017 27,212 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s tie rod damaged (bent)

slight engine oil leak round r/c gasket

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

underside corroded in places

Fail 26 May 2017 27,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

exhaust rusty

o/s tie rod damaged (bent)

r/n/s tyre badly perished and cracking

slight engine oil leak round r/c gasket

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

underside corroded in places

Pass 24 May 2016 26,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 26,030 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,015 miles

nearside front door corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 door corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Slight perishing on n/side rear tyre.

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch requires attn

fanbelt requires replacing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,167 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear radius arm bearing slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/f outter bottom seals corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,706 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front outer sills / floor pans corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,400 miles

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

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

auxillary drive belt perished and cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt perished and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,400 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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V724 FGC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V724 FGC, 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 V724 FGC registered?

V724 FGC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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