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V853 FGJ

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 FGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 38,293 miles

front numberplate - partly insecure.

Fail 11 May 2011 38,293 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake fluid level - minimum

front numberplate - partly insecure.

Pass 12 May 2010 36,150 miles

Minor leak gases from catalic converter-rear exhaust box.

N/S/F tyre - cut outer wall.

OSF tyre - 2 nails.

Oil seepage - engine area.

Fail 10 May 2010 36,150 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Minor leak gases from catalic converter-rear exhaust box.

N/S/F tyre - cut outer wall.

Oil seepage - engine area.

Pass 13 May 2009 33,747 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 33,747 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 30,982 miles

n/s front & o/s rear tyres have sidewall damage

rear numberplate lossing its density(fading)

Pass 26 May 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,105 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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V853 FGJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V853 FGJ, 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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V853 FGJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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