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V873 GAJ

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 GAJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 70,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,048 miles

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

front panal rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,940 miles

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,188 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake only just met requirements

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2015 63,183 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside front inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front and offside front floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside inner sill to outer sill step (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front windscreen has corrosion around seal

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,833 miles

rear subframe badly rusted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 60,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills badly rusted

rear subframe badly rusted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills badly rusted

front floorpan badly rusted

rear subframe rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills badly rusted

front floorpan badly rusted

rear subframe rusted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,570 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front upper and lower balljoints

vehicle has had extensive repairs carried out oriinally failed on 09/07/08

Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside front upper and lower balljoints

vehicle has had extensive repairs carried out oriinally failed on 09/07/08

Fail 9 Jul 2009 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front suspension upper and lower balljoints

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,194 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 23,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 23,070 miles

Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking 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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V873 GAJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V873 GAJ, 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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V873 GAJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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