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S668 DJL

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,912 mi
Last recorded38,912 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 DJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,860 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 37,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,631 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,220 miles

Offside Front door step corroded.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,220 miles

Offside Front door step corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,926 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

tyre size = 175/50R13

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,632 miles

alternator drive belt starting to crack

o/s/f suspension close to bumpstop

outer door skins starting to corrode

slight perishing on tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,531 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 20,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,031 miles

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

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

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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S668 DJL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S668 DJL, 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 S668 DJL registered?

S668 DJL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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