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S304 FKP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 FKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,634 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front mount split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,605 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside sills starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2014 52,009 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside sills starting to corroded

nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2013 51,828 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting on side walls

n/s/r tyre splitting on side walls

Fail 24 May 2012 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,228 miles

fuel cap seal perished around outer edge

rear subframe generally corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

cooling fan runs continuously

fuel cap seal perished around outer edge

offside exterior door handle loose

offside front inner brake disc worn and corroded around outer edge

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear subframe generally corroded

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

suspension generally bouncy

Pass 8 May 2010 47,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint not excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,174 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

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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S304 FKP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S304 FKP, 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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S304 FKP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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