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S36 CPA

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,228 mi
Last recorded21,228 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 CPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 21,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 16,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,884 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi damaged, not to excess.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 15,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box has a rot hole in it. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust flexi damaged, not to excess.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Slight exhaust rattle

Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,793 miles

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

The front number plate is cracked around the fixing points.

There is a chunk out of the outer wall of the off side front tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,925 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,951 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 11,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,874 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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S36 CPA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S36 CPA, 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 S36 CPA registered?

S36 CPA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S36 CPA safe to buy?

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