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S377 ACB

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 ACB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 86,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,169 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 83,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,885 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear lower shock absorber bush washer is missing but still secure

Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,696 miles

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

unable to check brake fluid level due to cover

Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,691 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

unable to check brake fluid level due to cover

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,643 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 70,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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S377 ACB 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 S377 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 S377 ACB registered?

S377 ACB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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