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S5 NPK

1999 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,264 mi
Last recorded18,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,264 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

f seat belt webbing is twisted both sides

Fail 18 Jul 2009 17,974 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,974 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,964 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge †slight play in offside front top ball joint †slight play in offside front bottom shock mounting rubber bush

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,463 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2005 12,375 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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S5 NPK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S5 NPK, 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 S5 NPK registered?

S5 NPK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S5 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 NPK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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