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S1 GPF

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 GPF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 49,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,233 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,810 miles

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,643 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 27,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,260 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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S1 GPF is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S1 GPF, 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 S1 GPF registered?

S1 GPF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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