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S301 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,367 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,359 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 35,358 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,455 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake 17%

Pass 26 May 2016 30,844 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

extensive previous repair patches to multiple panels.

Fail 23 May 2016 30,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

extensive previous repair patches to multiple panels.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,721 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs & brake pads worn

offside front brake sticking

offside front headlight loose

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 21,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear valance outer & inner corroded

wear on front brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2013 21,729 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear valance outer & inner corroded

wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,234 miles

fuel fiter pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,233 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel fiter pipes corroded

nearside headlamp aim adjuster motor fault (runs constantly when lights switched)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,698 miles

fuel pipe at pump corroded

corrosion hole in offside front floor (not prescribed area)

loud knock from steering system at times

slight play in front suspension ball joints (both sides)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,555 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

corrosion hole in offside front floor (not prescribed area)

fuel pipe at pump corroded

loud knock from steering system at times

slight play in front suspension ball joints (both sides)

battery lead incorrectly fastened to rear subframe (possible chance of short}

Pass 24 Oct 2007 98,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 80,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 80,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S301 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S301 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.

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S301 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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