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S90 WRK

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 WRK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,347 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 81,164 miles

Front both sides jacking point area corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,139 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 80,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,427 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 80,098 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 80,095 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 75,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,583 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,450 miles

REAR SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY RUSTING AND CORRODING.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,527 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 50,848 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 50,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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S90 WRK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S90 WRK, 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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S90 WRK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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