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S295 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 88,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,652 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 88,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe out of fuel filter ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe out of fuel filter ()

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,253 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 38,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S295 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S295 SRD, 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 S295 SRD registered?

S295 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S295 SRD safe to buy?

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