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S458 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,219 mi
Last recorded59,219 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,148 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,127 miles

Corrosion at nearside and offside front wheelarch/sill areas,

Nearside outer sill corroding.

Nearside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,101 miles

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

Offside front driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,734 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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S458 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S458 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S458 YAB registered?

S458 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S458 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 YAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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