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S136 EAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 EAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight lift in front upper ball joints

Fail 7 Jun 2023 39,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight lift in front upper ball joints

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,106 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 39,106 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper mounting split

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside door steps corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,139 miles

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

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

nearside front door corroded

nearside front sill corroded

offside front door corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door corroded

nearside front sill corroded

offside front door corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,682 miles

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

slight movement on steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 16,953 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 15,884 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 15,884 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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S136 EAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S136 EAB, 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 S136 EAB registered?

S136 EAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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