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S297 ENJ

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,234 mi
Last recorded6,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 ENJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 6,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 6,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 5,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 5,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 4,619 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both steering rack gaiters slightly loose

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriated and splitting

fuel cap seal deteriated

slight play in both front upper and lower suspension ball joints

slight weep from steering rack pinion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 3,452 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front upper and lower suspension ball joints slight play

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly loose on small end

Fail 17 Jan 2017 3,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front upper and lower suspension ball joints slight play

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly loose on small end

Pass 19 Jan 2016 2,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog light lens cracked & damaged . slight part of lens white showing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 1,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front upper and lower ball joint swivels slight play

handbrake warning light not working

slight corrosion forming rear subframe

Fail 20 Jan 2015 1,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front upper and lower ball joint swivels slight play

handbrake warning light not working

slight corrosion forming rear subframe

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no handbrake warning light illuminating

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in both front upper and lower swivel joints

Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,950 miles

handbrake warning light not working

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight play in both front swivel joints upper and lower

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,720 miles

handbrake warning light not working

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,683 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fluid weepage nearside

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,144 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust forming on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,144 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust forming on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,006 miles

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

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

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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S297 ENJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S297 ENJ, 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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S297 ENJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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