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V830 GFR

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,430 mi
Last recorded68,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 GFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,430 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 68,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure U bolts insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,426 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,665 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013
Fail 9 Jan 2013 46,643 miles

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

offside rear trailing arm bearings siezed

play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 43,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,664 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 31,664 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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V830 GFR is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V830 GFR, 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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V830 GFR is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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