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V93 VBW

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

48,868 mi
Last recorded48,868 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV93 VBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,780 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 48,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 48,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,260 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded heel board (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 46,599 miles

rear brakes require attenion

Fail 24 May 2016 46,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes require attenion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,240 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,239 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 42,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 42,582 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,035 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,035 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 37,795 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 37,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,524 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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V93 VBW is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V93 VBW, 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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What year was V93 VBW registered?

V93 VBW is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V93 VBW safe to buy?

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