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S380 NLM

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 NLM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,198 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 78,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy rust o/s/f floor

Fail 9 May 2016 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy rust o/s/f floor

Pass 1 May 2015 76,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,050 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 71,044 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,178 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 58,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,272 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S380 NLM is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S380 NLM, 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 S380 NLM registered?

S380 NLM is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S380 NLM safe to buy?

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