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S999 STU

1997 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Mini51,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 STU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,846 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,714 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor within prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant hose leaking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,198 miles

Both floor pans heavily corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gear-box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 53,145 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front floor pans heavily corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,719 miles

Front both knuckl joint rubber pin hall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front both knuckl joint rubber pin hall

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,054 miles

engine mounts weak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine mounts weak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,035 miles

slight corrosion near front jacking points

Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2014 47,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2012 44,871 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,463 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 41,463 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 28,834 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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S999 STU is a 1997 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 51,557 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 S999 STU, 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 29 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S999 STU is a 1997 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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