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S124 ABV

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,666 mi
Last recorded40,666 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 ABV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 40,666 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 40,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower & upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower & upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 39,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 35,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 30,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,241 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,660 miles

n/s front tyre near minimum

Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,560 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r in boot rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sun visor weak, slight play n/s ball joint, n/s rear ardius atm squeeky

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,042 miles

sun visor weak, slight play n/s ball joint, n/s rear ardius atm squeeky

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,416 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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S124 ABV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S124 ABV, 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 S124 ABV registered?

S124 ABV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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