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S967 NCF

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 NCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi weak and slight leak

n\s front tie bar slightly distorted

rear quarter panels corroded

slight play in front suspension ball pins

Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

rear quarter panels to sills weak corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2021 42,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

rear quarter panels to sills weak corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,834 miles

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

fuel pipe from filter corroded

rear subframe mounts weak and corroding [in boot]

Fail 26 May 2020 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (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))

fuel pipe from filter corroding

rear subframe mounts weak [in boot ]

Pass 3 May 2019 42,757 miles

sub frame mounts corroded weak n/s o/s rear

Fail 3 May 2019 42,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame mounts weak corroded n/s o/s

Fail 3 May 2019 42,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame mounts weak corroded n/s o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,730 miles

slight play in o\s and n\s front ballpins

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,524 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,524 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just in balance (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust slightly corroded

n\s rear tyre splitting inner tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers worn

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,996 miles

exhaust weak front pipe

rear o/s sub frame mount rusty floor

Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,996 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust weak front pipe

rear o/s sub frame mount rusty floor

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn

rear boot floor rusty n/r subframe mount

Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,680 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn

rear boot floor rusty n/r subframe mount

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,964 miles

sligght play in n\s rear radius arm

slight play in o\s and n\s front ballpins

Fail 27 May 2010 40,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sligght play in n\s rear radius arm

slight play in o\s and n\s front ballpins

Pass 2 May 2009 40,230 miles

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

slight play o/s swivel joints

Fail 29 May 2008 39,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n\s rear radius arm bushes

slight play in o\s and n\s front ballpins

Pass 29 May 2008 39,664 miles

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

slight play in n\s rear radius arm bushes

slight play in o\s and n\s front ballpins

Pass 25 May 2007 39,173 miles

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

slight play in front suspension ballpins

Fail 1 May 2007 39,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in front suspension ballpins

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,764 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wet conditions †slight wear o/s swivel joints †

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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S967 NCF 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 59.4%.

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 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 S967 NCF, 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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S967 NCF is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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