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S158 DFG

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,489 mi
Last recorded65,489 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 DFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,059 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 64,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 63,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,141 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,852 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,422 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,374 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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S158 DFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S158 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S158 DFG registered?

S158 DFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S158 DFG safe to buy?

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