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S228 BPG

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,580 mi
Last recorded41,580 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 BPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 41,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 38,653 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 38,653 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISED n/s/r subframe corroded

ADVISED slight play in front ball joints

Pass 19 May 2011 55,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 55,900 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 33,601 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2009 29,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,227 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,875 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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S228 BPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S228 BPG, 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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S228 BPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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