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S335 EFS

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 EFS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,278 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 75,304 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 75,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 67,442 miles

adv offside front lower ball joint /swivel slight lift,wear.....

adv slight wear movement in nearside rear trailing arm ......

strongly adv nearside front brake caliper incorrectly handed should be fitted off side front....

Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,397 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

adv offside front lower ball joint /swivel slight lift,wear.....

adv slight wear movement in nearside rear trailing arm ......

strongly adv engine stabiliser bushes worn creating front pipe flexi to break......

strongly adv nearside front brake caliper incorrectly handed should be fitted off side front....

Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & Nearside front suspension bump stop X 2 missing

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

Offside front rubber brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,553 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,543 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,482 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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S335 EFS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S335 EFS, 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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S335 EFS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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