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S229 BMV

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,456 mi
Last recorded28,456 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 BMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,328 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 28,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 28,042 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 10,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,371 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer walls.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,764 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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S229 BMV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S229 BMV, 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 S229 BMV registered?

S229 BMV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S229 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 BMV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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