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S300 WKS

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 72,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,676 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,323 miles

Offside Front Lower inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,010 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 29 Sep 2008 49,247 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 400,288 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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S300 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 S300 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.

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S300 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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