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V902 FJM

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 FJM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,505 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 43,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,023 miles

Both steering rack gators perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,023 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OSF Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under body by exhaust tunnel with in area of hand brake (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Both steering rack gators perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,145 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion a-pilar

Offside Front slight corrosion around front wind screen.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door frame lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door frame lower sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded above the exhaust catalytic converter (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door frame lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door frame lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,742 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded on door step

Fail 2 Aug 2016 27,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded on door step

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,200 miles

Outer skin on downpipe corroded/cracked.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 23,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Outer skin on downpipe corroded/cracked.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust corroded

o/s door step corroded

vehicle floor area corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust corroded

o/s door step corroded

rear tyres age cracked

vehicle floor area corroding

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,323 miles

offside door step rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside door step rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,805 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 17,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 17,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 17,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

knocking noise from near side front suspension area not found.

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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V902 FJM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red 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 V902 FJM, 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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V902 FJM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V902 FJM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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