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S16 TTW

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 TTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 81,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2025 80,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 80,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,787 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,325 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber deteriorated.

Fail 17 May 2019 75,945 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber deteriorated.

Pass 17 May 2018 73,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2017 69,198 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 69,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 66,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 65,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 64,441 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside sill/floor corroded

offside sill/floor corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside sill/floor corroded

offside sill/floor corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,304 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,304 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 46,771 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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S16 TTW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S16 TTW, 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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What year was S16 TTW registered?

S16 TTW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S16 TTW safe to buy?

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