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S533 YAB

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,061 mi
Last recorded12,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 12,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 11,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 11,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 11,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,554 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 11,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 11,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 11,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 11,415 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 11,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 11,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 11,227 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,076 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 10,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 9,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,379 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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S533 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S533 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 S533 YAB registered?

S533 YAB is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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