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S217 MLU

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,482 mi
Last recorded25,482 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 MLU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 25,482 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 25,482 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,282 miles

Both inner sills corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 25,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both inner sills corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 25,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 25,002 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 24,790 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 24,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,023 miles

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

nearside rear tyre craking on inner wall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,033 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,057 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre cracking around inner wall

Fail 10 Aug 2011 20,055 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre cracking around inner wall

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,423 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 15,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,465 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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S217 MLU is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S217 MLU, 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 S217 MLU registered?

S217 MLU is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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