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S283 BGE

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 BGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,101 miles

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

N/S/R Brake effort low

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,393 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 54,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,789 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,921 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,901 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S283 BGE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S283 BGE, 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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S283 BGE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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