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S427 BWV

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 BWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,157 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,879 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 69,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,616 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 64,616 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S427 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S427 BWV, 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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S427 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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