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S440 BGC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 BGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 59,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,918 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 55,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,469 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on floor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 54,466 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on floor

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,269 miles

Slight corrosion n/s/r on body floor

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,537 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,327 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven n/s grabbing severely and o/s lower reading (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 38,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,432 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front of chassis (outer sill) has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affect braking or steering

slight play in front wheel bearings

various oil leaks

various patches of corrosion on underside of vehicle that are not yet considered excessive

Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs corroded

offside front of chassis (outer sill) has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affect braking or steering

slight play in front wheel bearings

various oil leaks

various patches of corrosion on underside of vehicle that are not yet considered excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,428 miles

Coolant expantion cap leaking pressure

Coolant leak

Intermittent starter motor operation

N/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Oil leak

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Steering rack damp

Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant expantion cap leaking pressure

Coolant leak

Intermittent starter motor operation

N/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Oil leak

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,842 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)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 36,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,687 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,858 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

hole corroded front of n/s sill in wheel arch

Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,858 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

hole corroded front of n/s sill in wheel arch

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in nearside front outer body sill.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 31,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in nearside front outer body sill.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,571 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 30,571 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,882 miles

both front tyres cracked between treads

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

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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S440 BGC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S440 BGC, 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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S440 BGC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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