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S2 GFG

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

11,251 mi
Last recorded11,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 11,251 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 11,244 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 11,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 10,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 10,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 10,260 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 10,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 9,925 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 9,915 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,869 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 9,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 9,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 9,005 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 9,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,928 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 8,928 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 8,727 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 8,727 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 4,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 4,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S2 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S2 GFG, 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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S2 GFG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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