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V960 LFV

1999 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,197 mi
Last recorded45,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 LFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 45,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 45,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,067 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 11 Feb 2023 45,067 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 44,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 44,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 43,575 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 42,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 42,968 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 42,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,611 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,826 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,914 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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V960 LFV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V960 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V960 LFV registered?

V960 LFV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V960 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V960 LFV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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