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S252 NLP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,931 mi
Last recorded53,931 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 NLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,931 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD REPAIRABLE AT PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATE ADRIFT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER TREAD

OIL LEAK FROM UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA †

RECOMMEND TRACKING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SWIVEL BALL JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR HUBS

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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S252 NLP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S252 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S252 NLP registered?

S252 NLP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S252 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 NLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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