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S687 DTC

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 DTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 41,695 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F brake back plate missing

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F brake back plate missing

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight tear o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,212 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 38,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake discs very badly rusted in side edge advice replaced

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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S687 DTC is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S687 DTC, 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 S687 DTC registered?

S687 DTC is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S687 DTC safe to buy?

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