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S529 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,568 mi
Last recorded25,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 25,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 25,560 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 25,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,858 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 24,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,625 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 23,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,112 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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S529 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S529 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S529 YAB?

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What year was S529 YAB registered?

S529 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S529 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 YAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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