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S17 GSE

1998 Rover Mini Cooper

Black Other 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 GSE
MakeRover
ModelMini Cooper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 94,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 94,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2022 93,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 93,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 92,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,940 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini Cooper?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4
fog lamp not working 4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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S17 GSE is a 1998 Rover Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,300cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Mini Cooper fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S17 GSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S17 GSE registered?

S17 GSE is a 1998 Rover Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S17 GSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 GSE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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