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S285 CCG

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,880 mi
Last recorded80,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 CCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 80,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 80,713 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner valance 30cm to sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mount to wheel arch/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,481 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,598 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2012 77,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,409 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 67,980 miles

front ind turning white

o/s outer sill starting t o corrode treat asap

play starting in n/s rack

poor rear brake performance

unable to view pads

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 54,087 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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S285 CCG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S285 CCG, 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 S285 CCG registered?

S285 CCG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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