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S780 FGH

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 FGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,292 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,282 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,521 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 63,154 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 63,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,837 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,740 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,089 miles

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

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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S780 FGH 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 75%.

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 S780 FGH, 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

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What year was S780 FGH registered?

S780 FGH is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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