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V75 HEO

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 HEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 89,865 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,865 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 82,777 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,906 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2007 70,240 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor pan corroded

rear subframe slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor pan corroded

rear subframe slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,360 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 69,360 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,309 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 67,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,703 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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V75 HEO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V75 HEO, 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 V75 HEO registered?

V75 HEO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V75 HEO safe to buy?

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