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S62 TUY

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 TUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 52,906 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall small cuts dut not to cords

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,449 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,933 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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S62 TUY is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S62 TUY, 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 S62 TUY?

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What year was S62 TUY registered?

S62 TUY is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S62 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 TUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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