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S377 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,351 mi
Last recorded44,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 44,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 39,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,303 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,160 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 36,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,306 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2012 35,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,580 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 33,580 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,673 miles

os outer sill corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 32,673 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

os outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,705 miles

Front bumper insecure

os front top swivel worn/slight play

os front tyre flat. 8psi

Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

os front top swivel worn/slight play

os front tyre flat. 8psi

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,249 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE BLOWING SLIGHTLY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NS & OS OUTER SILLS CORRODED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF TOP SWIVEL OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

Pass 2 May 2006 30,455 miles

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

brake master cylinder slightly damp but not leaking at time of test

near side outer sill corroded but not holed, ok at time of test

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 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red 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 S377 SRD, 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 SRD registered?

S377 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S377 SRD safe to buy?

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