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S171 MBL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 MBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 27,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 27,025 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 26,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,230 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 25,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,902 miles

offside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area. nearside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area. nearside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer at exit pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyre'a are out of shape

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split to excess (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer at exit pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyre'a are out of shape

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

Pass 31 May 2011 22,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,143 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 22,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,043 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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S171 MBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S171 MBL, 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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S171 MBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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