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V78 FNR

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,379 mi
Last recorded50,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 FNR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread depth inner edge wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & outer edge worn

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,970 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,779 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 47,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,231 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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V78 FNR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V78 FNR, 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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V78 FNR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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