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S966 NDP

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,095 mi
Last recorded58,095 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 NDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 67,710 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 67,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure wing excessively corroded (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A piller / panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A piller / panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine excessive leaking on to exhaust potential fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance both sides at subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bad corrosion to structure mainly in non-load bearing areas

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,352 miles

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

surface corrosion to structure

Fail 28 Jul 2020 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to structure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,926 miles

all front suspension ball joints have slight play

general surface corrosion to vehicle structure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,254 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding with low effort (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding with low effort (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,437 miles

Surface corrosion to both subframes and under side

Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,431 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to both subframes and under side

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,245 miles

o/s/f tyre has dammage to sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2012 47,239 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has dammage to sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,781 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,054 miles

all shock absorbers have a light missting of oil

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,057 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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S966 NDP is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S966 NDP, 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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S966 NDP is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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