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V727 LAF

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,984 mi
Last recorded52,984 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 LAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,984 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 52,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Repair to NSF outer sill poor. Corrosion visible. Not within a prescribed area.

Fail 21 May 2025 52,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Repair to NSF outer sill poor. Corrosion visible. Not within a prescribed area.

Pass 16 May 2024 52,290 miles

NSF suspension bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play at radius arm pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,NSR and OSR tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 52,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 52,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 52,088 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel and area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 51,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,668 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 51,655 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,276 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,874 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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V727 LAF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V727 LAF, 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 V727 LAF registered?

V727 LAF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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