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S242 MJW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 MJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension related components corrodoed

underside of vehicle corrodoed

Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension related components corrodoed

underside of vehicle corrodoed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,206 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 60,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,038 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside drive shaft seal weeping

Fail 28 Jan 2020 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside drive shaft seal weeping

Pass 2 Feb 2019 55,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner drive shat seal leaking

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,280 miles

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

brake servo corroded

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres pereshed

oil level below minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,606 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,888 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all steering,suspension & driveshaft gaiters/bushes perishing

outer sills, floor panels & rear subframe corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,231 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damaged front number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate

slight leak from radiator

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,192 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate

slight leak from radiator

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,561 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 37,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s parking brake reading low

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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S242 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S242 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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What year was S242 MJW registered?

S242 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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