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S435 BWV

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

5,780 mi
Last recorded5,780 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 BWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 5,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 5,773 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 4,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 2,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 2,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 98,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 79,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 70,993 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,803 miles

OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 63,003 miles

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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S435 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S435 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 S435 BWV registered?

S435 BWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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