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S89 UVX

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,955 mi
Last recorded26,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 UVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 26,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 24,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 24,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 24,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,303 miles

exhaust worn and has small blow

n/s front wheel bearing has small amount of play

vehicle has stood for many years and is in rusty condition

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,627 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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S89 UVX is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S89 UVX, 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 S89 UVX registered?

S89 UVX is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S89 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 UVX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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