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S465 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,222 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,742 miles

Centre exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,888 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 77,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 77,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,962 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre some cuts in tread but no cords showing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small hole in o/s/f lower wheel arch

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 55,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,111 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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S465 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S465 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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S465 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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