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S504 KOJ

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,162 mi
Last recorded34,162 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 KOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,162 miles

Brake servo corroded

Brake servo vacuum pipe chafted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 34,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 34,154 miles

Play in Nearside rear radius arm bush

Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,149 miles

Corrosion on brake servo

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 33,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,489 miles

Corrosion on Nearside rear parking brake cable

Corrosion on brake servo

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 33,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion on Nearside rear parking brake cable

Corrosion on brake servo

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,312 miles

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

windscreen slight delamination at edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,841 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks in both rear tyre walls (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,527 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,842 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,668 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,385 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,219 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,767 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,419 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 18,637 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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S504 KOJ is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S504 KOJ, 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 S504 KOJ registered?

S504 KOJ is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S504 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 KOJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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