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M66 WGW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 WGW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,012 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,140 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,195 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 41,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,090 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion setting into off side front sill to floor

corrosion setting into rear subframe

engine oil leak

rear tyres shoulder wear

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise n o rera seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2007 29,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n o rera seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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M66 WGW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 M66 WGW, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M66 WGW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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