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S69 MSO

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,202 mi
Last recorded45,202 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 MSO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 45,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 45,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

front to rear brake pipe greased

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 May 2010 43,550 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2010 43,550 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,484 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,484 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,502 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 30,502 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer treads

Pass 18 Jul 2005 28,191 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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S69 MSO is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S69 MSO, 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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S69 MSO is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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