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S1 WKS

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 15,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 15,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 15,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 15,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 15,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,259 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc removed from drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front aircon condenser has some damage

Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 15,030 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 14,539 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner, upper joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 14,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 8,019 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WKS, 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 S1 WKS registered?

S1 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is S1 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 WKS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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