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S980 MVN

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 MVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 39,377 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 39,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle treated with underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,293 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 39,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 39,254 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake not tested due to frayed cables. Service brake performance requirement met. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed due to corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable quadrant (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside and offside forward subframe to body bolts have been replaced with towing eyes. These bolts should have packers/washers in place,excessive movement between body and subframe not detected during test.Attention recommended.

Nearside rear suspension radius arm bolt is moving in its bracket suggesting bearing/bolt seizure.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 38,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,363 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 38,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,155 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on the edge of the tread and on the sidewalls.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,894 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,053 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,275 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,075 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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S980 MVN is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S980 MVN, 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 S980 MVN registered?

S980 MVN is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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