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V844 FCB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 FCB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,142 miles

n/s and o/s outter sills rusty also rear subframe

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 82,814 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,732 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 76,615 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front flexy section (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,695 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe surface corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal fuel pipe surface corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 61,818 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,287 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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V844 FCB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V844 FCB, 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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V844 FCB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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