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V818 FHC

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 FHC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 39,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,409 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,214 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,863 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 37,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,671 miles

exhaust rear box rubber mounting badly cracked.

front brake pads appear low but unable to fully check with wheels on.

n/s door step badly corroded.

o/s & n/s sills/floor pans badly corroded.

rear sub-frame in advanced state of corrosion.

slight leak on o/s front shock absorber.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,669 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box rubber mounting badly cracked.

front brake pads appear low but unable to fully check with wheels on.

n/s door step badly corroded.

o/s & n/s sills/floor pans badly corroded.

rear sub-frame in advanced state of corrosion.

slight leak on o/s front shock absorber.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,095 miles

exhaust rear mounting rubber badlt perrished.

o/s & n/s door sills badly corroded at front.

o/s rear tyre cracked in depth of tread & tread depth low.

rear sub-frame badly corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 29,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust rear mounting rubber badlt perrished.

o/s & n/s door sills badly corroded at front.

o/s rear tyre cracked in depth of tread & tread depth low.

rear sub-frame badly corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,443 miles

o/s front floor & rear sub frame in advanced state of corrosion

play in n/s end of steering rack (close to limit)

slight leak on exhaust front pipe and/or manifold

slight leak on n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,180 miles

rear sub-frame & n/s door sill corroded

slight play in n/s/front suspension swivels

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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V818 FHC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V818 FHC, 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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What year was V818 FHC registered?

V818 FHC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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