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S389 LEP

1999 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,175 mi
Last recorded64,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mini Cooper41,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 LEP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 64,171 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,160 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,047 miles

small patch of corrosion to the nearside of the floor pan. NOT reducing structural rigidity.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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S389 LEP is a 1999 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 41,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S389 LEP?

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What year was S389 LEP registered?

S389 LEP is a 1999 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S389 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 LEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S389 LEP have outstanding finance?

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