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V935 GEC

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,905 mi
Last recorded27,905 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV935 GEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 27,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked around fitting area (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion jacking point rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 28,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 25,677 miles

(Hole in O/S/f floor but more than 30cm away from steering ,brakes & suspension)

(Hole in n/s sill burn more than 30cm away from steering,brakes & suspension

Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,677 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Hole in near side sill but more than 30cm away from steering,brakes & suspension

Hole in offside front floor but more than 30cm away from steering,brakes & suspension

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,192 miles

rear tyres poor condition side walls

Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres poor condition side walls

Pass 10 May 2013 21,978 miles

corrosion

slight play in front ball joints

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

wipers wearing

Pass 11 May 2012 20,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 19,385 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 19,385 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 18,197 miles

front exhaust flex. damaged

play in n/s top ball joint

rear tyre outer side walls deteriorated

windscreen scratched on n/s

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 May 2009 16,921 miles

front number plate cracked

hole n/s sill

n/s and o/s inner sills rusting

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rust in boot o/s

Fail 1 May 2009 16,919 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

hole n/s sill

n/s and o/s inner sills rusting

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rust in boot o/s

Pass 1 May 2008 15,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,830 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 13,830 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,079 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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V935 GEC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V935 GEC, 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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V935 GEC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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