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S22 JUU

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 JUU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock eye bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,454 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front eye bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Front front exhaust flexy damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear eye bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 38,454 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front eye bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Front front exhaust flexy damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear eye bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,300 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2020 34,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 29,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S22 JUU is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S22 JUU, 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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S22 JUU is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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