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V85 GFG

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 GFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,091 miles

Nearside Front tie bar bent.

Nearside Outer body sill rust.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 51,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tie bar bent.

Nearside Outer body sill rust.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,498 miles

Offside Outer sill corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,742 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner wheel arch repair plate not completed

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,742 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Plate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Plate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner wheel arch repair plate not completed

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,734 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,337 miles

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Nearside Lower door sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,875 miles

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

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 48,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front of nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,612 miles

oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2021 48,612 miles

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

oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,869 miles

slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,465 miles

Offside & Nearside sun visors drop down.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,072 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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V85 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V85 GFG, 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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V85 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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