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S246 FBN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 FBN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,478 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 57,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,774 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre after cat (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,765 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 46,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,406 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside nr seatbelt mounting outer sill/ door shut corroded but not weak enough to hole under finger and thumb pressure

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

Rear boot floor seem beggining to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,229 miles

Both front top suspension joints have slight play in

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front suspension joints dust covers deteriorated but still preventing dirt getting in

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front top suspension joints have slight play in

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front suspension joints dust covers deteriorated but still preventing dirt getting in

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wiper arm becomming worn

Oil leak

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Slight play in suspension top arm ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,504 miles

Both front upper suspension ball joints have slight play

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

Nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

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

Offside front floor pan starting rust

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any component or mounting

Fail 29 Aug 2009 31,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front upper suspension ball joints have slight play

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

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

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

Nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Offside front floor pan starting rust

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any component or mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,023 miles

nearside front top ball joint slight play

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

nearside radius arm worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre limit outer edge

offside wiper and washer poor

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,336 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2006 21,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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S246 FBN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S246 FBN, 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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S246 FBN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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