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S393 BJK

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 BJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,012 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,510 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,351 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,642 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 79,941 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,144 miles

Corrosion forming all areas of sills.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion forming all areas of sills.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,065 miles

Coolant leak (Reservoir)

Front subframe rear mountings slightly perished.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Severe corrosion/holes nearside outer sill (front) non-prescribed area.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 73,065 miles

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

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

Coolant leak (Reservoir)

Front subframe rear mountings slightly perished.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Severe corrosion/holes nearside outer sill (front) non-prescribed area.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,287 miles

See VT32 test No 321815157496

Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Corroion N/S front sill non-prescribed area.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R suspension slightly stiff in comparison to N/S/R.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,890 miles

Corrosion forming O/S floor pan centre seam, (front to rear). Slight corrosion O/S/R parking brake cable.

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 61,890 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 52,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 52,822 miles

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

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

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

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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S393 BJK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S393 BJK, 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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S393 BJK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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