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S35 ACB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 ACB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet poor in operation

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 50,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,697 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,057 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,057 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,914 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,679 miles

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

O/s/f slight play top ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,721 miles

slight play in both top ball joints on o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play in both top ball joints on o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,453 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,514 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,567 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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S35 ACB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S35 ACB, 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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What year was S35 ACB registered?

S35 ACB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S35 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 ACB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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