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S329 MEC

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,711 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 93,374 miles

Bonnet safetey catch faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 93,371 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safetey catch faulty

Main battery cable insecure front and back

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,126 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Starks missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 70,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,168 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 62,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,815 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 53,275 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,648 miles

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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S329 MEC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S329 MEC, 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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S329 MEC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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