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S483 CCE

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 CCE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 67,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 40,016 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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S483 CCE is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S483 CCE, 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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What year was S483 CCE registered?

S483 CCE is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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