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S455 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,343 mi
Last recorded36,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,343 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,789 miles

Corrosion to body around rear subframe mountings

O/S and N/S inner flitches around door hinge mountings corroded

O/S and N/S outer sills corroded at front ends

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to body around rear subframe mountings

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

O/S and N/S front bump stops missing

O/S and N/S inner flitches around door hinge mountings corroded

O/S and N/S outer sills corroded at front ends

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 35,576 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,363 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S door hinge panel corroded

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

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

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S door hinge panel corroded

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

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

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,934 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,655 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S and O/S rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

N/S wiper slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes from filter

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,068 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake swivel sticking slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,016 miles

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

small hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,142 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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S455 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S455 YAB, 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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S455 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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