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S33 GCB

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 GCB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 69,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 69,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,716 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,720 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2011 67,535 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damaged

handbrake cable slight corroded

o/s/r tyre wall worn & small cracks on it

Pass 25 Sep 2011 67,535 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slight damaged

handbrake cable slight corroded

o/s/r tyre wall worn & small cracks on it

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,181 miles

Advise:both rear shocks weak

Advise:o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Advise:oil leak

Advise:play in wiper arms

Advise:slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f upper & lower ball joint {poss req re greaseing}

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,900 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 37,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,761 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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S33 GCB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S33 GCB, 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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What year was S33 GCB registered?

S33 GCB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is S33 GCB safe to buy?

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