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S526 PBK

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,275 mi
Last recorded18,275 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 PBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 18,275 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 18,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 17,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 17,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,702 miles

Offside outter sill has some corrosion.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 16,568 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 16,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,452 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 16,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,403 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 16,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front sill rusty

Offside front sill rusty

front number plate deterioraring

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front sill rusty

Offside front sill rusty

front number plate deterioraring

Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,145 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 16,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,352 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 12,233 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 12,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S526 PBK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S526 PBK, 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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S526 PBK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S526 PBK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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