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S46 MSO

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 MSO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,537 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body (5.2.6)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,721 miles

slight play in nearside front top suspension swivel

Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.112 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front top suspension swivel

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,883 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 46,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,031 miles

front shocks slightly leaking

n/s/f slight play in front steering

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,445 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,433 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,386 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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S46 MSO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S46 MSO, 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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S46 MSO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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