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S330 FKP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

18,541 mi
Last recorded18,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 FKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,533 miles

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

Nearside Front outer seal is corroded

Nearside outer seal is corroded

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

Offside Rear outer seal is corroded

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

fuel pipe to the filter is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 18,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer seal is corroded

Nearside outer seal is corroded

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

Offside Rear outer seal is corroded

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

fuel pipe to the filter is corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2016 18,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,390 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill at front not excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,364 miles

Oil leak

corosion to underside

Fail 28 Oct 2014 18,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corosion to underside

Pass 30 Oct 2013 18,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 18,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,913 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 17,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,365 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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S330 FKP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green 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 S330 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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S330 FKP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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