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S603 AET

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

44,134 mi
Last recorded44,134 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 AET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,134 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 44,131 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 43,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 43,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 42,417 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,737 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear subframe

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2017 41,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant seized (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear subframe

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen surround badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 41,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen surround badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 41,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at exhuast rear silencer

corrosion at front valance/a panels and front wings

corrosion at nearside front floor section

corrosion at offside under sill

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside under sill corroded and holed

windscreen scuttle panel corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,849 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing n/s/f + o/s/f floorpan

Fail 19 Nov 2012 38,832 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion developing n/s/f + o/s/f floorpan

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped & corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked

parking brake cable slightly corroded

underneath front floor panel slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 36,035 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped & corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked

parking brake cable slightly corroded

underneath front floor panel slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 34,950 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,068 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,527 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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S603 AET is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S603 AET, 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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S603 AET is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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