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S430 BWV

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,266 mi
Last recorded24,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 BWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 24,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 24,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 24,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 23,966 miles

Front exhaust flexi section damaged

Minor oil leak gear selector seal

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,639 miles

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 23,636 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,364 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,236 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,059 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 21,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 21,420 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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S430 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S430 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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What year was S430 BWV registered?

S430 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S430 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 BWV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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