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S4 BBO

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,679 mi
Last recorded92,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 92,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 91,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,768 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,471 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,493 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,108 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,919 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Water leak evident at heater matrix inside vehicle.

Pass 26 May 2011 71,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 71,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,938 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 66,080 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,513 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 50,511 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,077 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 43,077 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,830 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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S4 BBO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S4 BBO, 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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S4 BBO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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