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S205 AHS

1998 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,079 mi
Last recorded63,079 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 AHS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 63,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,997 miles

tail lights beginning to discolour. lower front panel beginning to corrode. rear of sills beginning to corrode.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,736 miles

exaust fouling heat shield

rear sub frame showing corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exaust fouling heat shield

rear sub frame showing corrosion

Fail 30 May 2006 53,937 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exaust fouling heat shield

Pass 24 Jun 2005 45,910 miles

intermittant knock from steering rack.

Fail 15 Jun 2005 45,910 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S205 AHS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S205 AHS, 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 S205 AHS registered?

S205 AHS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S205 AHS safe to buy?

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