CarVerify

Free Car Check

S426 SDA

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,329 mi
Last recorded59,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 SDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 58,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,280 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket to the gear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

exhaust front flexi blowing slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2017 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust front flexi blowing slightly

Pass 14 May 2016 57,804 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to exhaust flexi

Fail 13 May 2016 57,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to exhaust flexi

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,523 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,213 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Lower engine stabilizer insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,085 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,749 miles

O/S/F suspension low

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F suspension low

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 46,717 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S426 SDA is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S426 SDA?

You can check the full history of S426 SDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S426 SDA registered?

S426 SDA is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S426 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 SDA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S426 SDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S426 SDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.