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V841 FBL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,139 mi
Last recorded38,139 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 FBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 38,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 36,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,589 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,123 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight distortion on nearside front brake

Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 16,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,434 miles

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

slight play offside front wheel bearing

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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V841 FBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V841 FBL, 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 V841 FBL registered?

V841 FBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V841 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V841 FBL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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