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S233 MJW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,814 mi
Last recorded2,814 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 MJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 2,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 2,814 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 2,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,124 miles

excessive engine oil leaks(drive shaft, gear selector etc.)

fuel filter pipes excessively corroded

o/s boot floor starting to corrode

o/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tear drop mount starting to perish

o/s/r and front tyres wearing unevenly

rear no. plate starting to fade

wipers not parking at base of screen correctly

Fail 12 Jun 2007 1,124 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive engine oil leaks(drive shafts,gear selector etc.)

fuel filter pipes excessively corroded

o/s boot floor starting to corrode

o/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tear drop mount starting to perish

o/s/r and front tyres wearing unevenly

rear no. plate starting to fade

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers not parking at base of screen correctly

Pass 4 May 2006 93,681 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 93,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2005 82,055 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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S233 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S233 MJW, 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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S233 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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