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S426 RRH

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 RRH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 77,918 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 76,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 76,634 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 67,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,047 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 64,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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S426 RRH is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S426 RRH, 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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S426 RRH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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