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S272 BWV

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,776 mi
Last recorded15,776 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 BWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 15,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 15,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,577 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 13,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 13,718 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,643 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 13,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,406 miles

Front sub frame not aligned correctly.Near side front wheel nearly touching front of wheel arch.

Front sub frame not aligned correctly.Off side front wheel nearly touches wheel arch on full lock.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 12,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front sub frame not aligned correctly.Near side front wheel nearly touching front of wheel arch.

Front sub frame not aligned correctly.Off side front wheel nearly touches wheel arch on full lock.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,284 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 12,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,770 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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S272 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S272 BWV, 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 S272 BWV registered?

S272 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S272 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 BWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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