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V79 FNU

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 FNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,648 miles

near side rear tyre cracks

Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill small hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

near side rear tyre cracks

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,744 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,004 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

under body rust

wipers small splits

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

under body rust

wipers small splits

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,276 miles

Oil leak

wipers small splits

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,432 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,797 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,154 miles

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

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

brake binding on the n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Mar 2008 56,154 miles

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

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

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

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

brake binding on the n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,186 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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V79 FNU is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V79 FNU, 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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V79 FNU is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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