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V995 VNH

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 VNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 92,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,955 miles

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

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2022 90,934 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 89,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,754 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm pin / bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / door step. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure loose on bracket. rectify asap. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,721 miles

suggest removal of headlamp upper chrome trims, may present hazard to pedestrian impact.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,721 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop resting on bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint cone joint & dust cover. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp. (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing c clip missing. cylinder loose in back plate. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white. (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop resting on bump stop. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint cone joint & dust cover. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure c clip not engaged in groove. (3.5.1l)

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

no lube apparent on any rear handbrake mech.

suggest removal of headlamp upper chrome trims, may present hazard to pedestrian impact.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,847 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint offside and nearside front upper and lower swivels (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint offside and nearside front upper and lower swivels (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 75,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat base worn

offside door shut corroding not holed

offside front floor corroded but appears welded from inside

rear tyres sidewalls perished

slight corrosion to boot floor not holed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,219 miles

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

exaust poor condition

lots of areas repaired and undersealed very hard to see appear ok

offside door shut corroded

offside front sill end corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exaust poor condition

lots of areas repaired and undersealed very hard to see appear ok

offside door shut corroded

offside front sill end corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,841 miles

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

Oil leak

boot floor corroded not holed

floors repaired previously all appear ok

small split offside front tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded not holed

floors repaired previously all appear ok

small split offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW BUT LIMITS REACHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY SHOWING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODING NEAR TO SUBFRAME MOUNTS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SILLS CORRODED AROUND REAPIRS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE DOOR SHUT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE OR HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE AROUND EDGES

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FAN BELT CRACKED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW BUT LIMITS REACHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY SHOWING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODING NEAR TO SUBFRAME MOUNTS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SILLS CORRODED AROUND REAPIRS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE DOOR SHUT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE OR HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE AROUND EDGES

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,543 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER BODY HOLED STRONG ADVISE

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front nearside wiper poor

nearside front under body holed but repaired on top

offside rear sill becoming corroded

play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints STRONG ADVISE

Fail 4 Nov 2008 52,543 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER BODY HOLED STRONG ADVISE

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front nearside wiper poor

nearside front under body holed but repaired on top

offside rear sill becoming corroded

play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints STRONG ADVISE

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,341 miles

FLOORS,SILLS,CHASSIS RAILS,SUBFRAMES ARE RUSTY ARE

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

FLOORS,SILLS,CHASSIS RAILS,SUBFRAMES ARE RUSTY ARE

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 28 Jul 2006 41,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,525 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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V995 VNH is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 V995 VNH, 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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V995 VNH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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