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S411 DWK

1999 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,239 mi
Last recorded31,239 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 DWK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 31,239 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 25,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 25,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 22,436 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 22,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel slightly damp around backing plate - possible leaking wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 18,295 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 17,850 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,351 miles

rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2017 17,351 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

interior mirror missing

rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,326 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroided & holed not in aperscribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,518 miles

subframe corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2013 15,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 15,256 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition (but not blowing)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,256 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition (but not blowing)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 12,370 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,370 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,289 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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S411 DWK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S411 DWK, 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 S411 DWK registered?

S411 DWK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S411 DWK safe to buy?

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