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S880 OVP

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,901 mi
Last recorded65,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 OVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on passenger front floor

Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,743 miles

Slight corrosion on passenger front floor

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,556 miles

slight corrosion on passenger front floor

Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,368 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 62,203 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor split. marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,090 miles

slight play in n/s top ball joint and o/s lower ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,635 miles

some play in n/s top ball joint and o/s lower ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on front pipe

some play in n/s top ball joint and o/s lower ball joint

top engine steady bar has play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,984 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,825 miles

slight corrosion nearside & offside floor pan

Fail 4 Aug 2009 54,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion nearside & offside floor pan

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,531 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,516 miles

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

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

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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S880 OVP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S880 OVP, 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 S880 OVP registered?

S880 OVP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S880 OVP safe to buy?

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