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V770 KBH

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,296 mi
Last recorded76,296 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 KBH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 76,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear by fuel filter ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

shock absorber bushes both fronts

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear by fuel filter ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear shocks have no resistance

shock absorber bushes both fronts

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear by fuel filter ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

shock absorber bushes both fronts

Fail 9 Jul 2021 75,442 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabilizer bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened stabilizer arm slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside headlamp levelling operation very slow

shock absorber bushes deterirated

Offside Rear brake back plate appears to be damp

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 74,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,810 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint cone joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint cone joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced rear mounting floor cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Outer Driver's seat insecure seat frame excessively corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front tie rod bent

Offside Front door poor operation inside door handle

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators stays on (not flashing) (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,356 miles

winscreen damage o/s

wiper blades poor

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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V770 KBH is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V770 KBH, 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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V770 KBH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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