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S270 DMV

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,908 mi
Last recorded57,908 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 DMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in front wheels

Fail 26 Oct 2022 57,894 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in front wheels

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor deformed/damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,995 miles

offside tyre rear deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,995 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre deteriorating

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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S270 DMV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S270 DMV, 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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S270 DMV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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