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V785 WVV

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 WVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,618 miles

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

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

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

both 'A' panels have corrosion

both doors have corrosion to lower half

both front foot wells have corrosion on outer surface

both front wings have corrosion around headlights

brakes tested by decelerometer

front valance has corrosion

neail in nearside rear tyre and perished

rear subframe corroded on nearside front corner

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 43,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,735 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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V785 WVV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V785 WVV, 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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V785 WVV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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