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S137 SWP

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 SWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,097 miles

Nearside Front nearside front body sill has slightly corrosion.

Offside Front offside front body sill has slightly corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,592 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2011 68,504 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,000 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 65,000 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,215 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,328 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 54,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,232 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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S137 SWP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S137 SWP, 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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S137 SWP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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