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S408 BPG

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,217 mi
Last recorded58,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 BPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,185 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,612 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,730 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside wiper blade chiseling on down stroke

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,220 miles

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

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

o/s front tie bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,153 miles

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

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

water in n/s head lamp

Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

water in n/s head lamp

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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S408 BPG is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S408 BPG, 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 S408 BPG registered?

S408 BPG is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S408 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 BPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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