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V765 GDV

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 GDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,180 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major coolant leak and risk of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Also runs flat (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak MAJOR LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Underside and components covered in underseal and/or grease

Pass 11 May 2024 70,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2024 70,167 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2023 69,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2021 69,664 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2021 69,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,640 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,064 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,062 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,015 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,453 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,448 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 58,392 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,678 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 55,678 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,145 miles

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

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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V765 GDV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 V765 GDV, 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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V765 GDV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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