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S425 SDA

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 SDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 42,016 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,994 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,972 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 41,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,385 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 35,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,855 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,455 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,352 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

play in off side and near side radius arm

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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S425 SDA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S425 SDA, 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 S425 SDA registered?

S425 SDA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S425 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 SDA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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