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S516 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,794 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,530 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front spot lights not working

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,528 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front spot lights not working

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,521 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,009 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 75,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front seat cannot be locked into postion

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,404 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S516 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue 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 S516 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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What year was S516 YAB registered?

S516 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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