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S824 RBV

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,568 mi
Last recorded41,568 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 RBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front seat belts twisted

Fail 12 Aug 2025 41,568 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front seat belts twisted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,559 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,555 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL 4 SHOCKABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,233 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,524 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,524 miles

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

slight play both front hubs

slight play o/s rear hub

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,483 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure and damaged causing car underside of vehicle to get hot

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,478 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,475 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,380 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyer deteriorated.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,938 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 21,324 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,879 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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S824 RBV is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S824 RBV, 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 S824 RBV registered?

S824 RBV is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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