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V810 NCA

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,834 mi
Last recorded47,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV810 NCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 47,600 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 1.40. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 47,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 47,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 47,455 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 46,493 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 46,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 46,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,592 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 45,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N S F FLOOR RUSTY WET

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,490 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,446 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,881 miles

Battery box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,881 miles

Battery box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,203 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box loose inside

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,170 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

washers

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,874 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,970 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,290 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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V810 NCA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V810 NCA, 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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V810 NCA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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