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S401 BJK

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,237 mi
Last recorded67,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 63,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,371 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

park brake travel high

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,205 miles

park brake travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,837 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 41,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S401 BJK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S401 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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What year was S401 BJK registered?

S401 BJK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S401 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 BJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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