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VMM 699M

1974 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1974 Rover Mini53,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMM 699M
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,731 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,258 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust centre mounting insecure

corosion on nearside & ofside floor areas

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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VMM 699M is a 1974 Rover Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,000 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 VMM 699M, 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 52 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMM 699M registered?

VMM 699M is a 1974 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is VMM 699M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMM 699M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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