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V904 GAP

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 GAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,727 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in boot (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

boot floor rusty, not clearly visible repair ASAP

bootlid damaged

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition of outer sills

check front suspension bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

check security of additional wiring in to doors, under carpet etc.

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

extensive modifications to vehicle ( exhaust, lights, wiring etc )

front shock absorber lower bushes in poor condition

rear sub-frame rusty

slight play/wear in front suspension ball joints

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,502 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside front sub-frame, front mounting in poor condition

Offside Front upper suspension ball joint slight play + dust boot in poor condtion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged and suspect poor quality repairs outside of testable areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake condition and operation, imbalanced

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition and security of wiring in boot to battery and into doors

check front suspension bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorated

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting rusty

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorating

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

nearside front sub-frame front mounting deteriorating

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting rusty

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorating

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

nearside front sub-frame front mounting deteriorating

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,697 miles

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorating

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting rusty

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

nearside front sub-frame front mounting deteriorating

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorating

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

nearside front sub-frame front mounting deteriorating

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,038 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor very rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed areas, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

check rear service brake for imbalance

exhaust front section deteriorating

front brake pads worn very low

front floor panels joining sills getting rusty

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

nearside front sub-frame front mounting deteriorating

non-standard exhaust fitted

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,780 miles

Front Lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front front sub-frame mounting deteriorating

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE boot floor rusty, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both outer sills rusty, damaged & suspect poor quality repairs outside of prescribed area, repair ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear floor panels rusty, repair ASAP

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear upper inner wheel arches rusty, repair ASAP

check battery security

check condition & security of wiring in boot to battery & into doors

check front bump stop clearance

check rear seat back security

exhaust front section deteriorating

front brake pads worn low? not clearly visible

non-standard rear lights & exhaust fitted

oil leak

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

steering lock not working, immobiliser fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear inner wheel arches getting rusty

check battery security + security of wiring around battery

check front bump stop clearance

check o/s front upper ball joint dust cover condition

check rear seat back security

check security of wiring to doors

damage & inappropriate repairs to front of both outer sill/floor areas, not testable area

front sub-frame, front left mounting in poor condition

n/s front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

non standard exhaust & rear lights fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low

o/s rear boot floor getting rusty

oil leak

rear floor panels getting rusty

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

rear sub-frame getting rusty

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

steering lock not functioning, immobilizer fitted

suspect front brake pads worn very low, not clearly visible

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,443 miles

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE damage and inappropriate repair to o/s and n/s front sill/floor area, not testable area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

check battery security

check front brake brake pads, suspect worn low, not clearly visible

check front suspension bump stop clearance

check rear brake balance

check wiring going in to front doors

n/s front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

non-standard exhaust (noise) and rear lights fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s front upper swivel dust boot deteriorated

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

rear sub-frame getting rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE damage and inappropriate repair to o/s and n/s front sill/floor area, not testable area

check battery security

check front brake brake pads, suspect worn low, not clearly visible

check front suspension bump stop clearance

check rear brake balance

check wiring going in to front doors

n/s front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

non-standard exhaust (noise) and rear lights fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing close to wear markers

o/s front upper swivel dust boot deteriorated

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

rear sub-frame getting rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,669 miles

o/s front tyre getting low

slight wear in n/s rear radius arm bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre getting low

slight wear in n/s rear radius arm bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,611 miles

NON-STANDARD EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S AND N/S TOP AND BOTTOM SWIVELS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,185 miles

advise slight leak on exhaust front pipe

advise slight movement in o/s and n/s top and bottom swivels

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 87,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 84,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 84,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,688 miles

Both rear tyres are ON the limits of wear.

Front of exhaust is damaged.

Nearside and offside front sill joints are rusting.

Nearside front suspension top and lower swivel joints have slight free movement.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 69,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V904 GAP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V904 GAP, 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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V904 GAP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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