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D5 WKS

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,442 mi
Last recorded46,442 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 45,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint boot small cut in it

Oil leak, but not excessive rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,551 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 41,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 32,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 28,248 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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D5 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D5 WKS, 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 D5 WKS registered?

D5 WKS is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is D5 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 WKS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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