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S446 CMR

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,459 mi
Last recorded56,459 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 CMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swinging arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel filter

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking exhaust gas

Fail 5 Jun 2026 56,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel filter

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 30 May 2025 55,570 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 54,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake servo corroded

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

Pass 26 May 2023 53,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 53,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 53,065 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 53,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel adjustment? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel adjustment? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 55kgf R 71kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 51,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases twin downpipes burst at " y " branch (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective multi splits. new flat seal required (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 72kgf.... and park performance poor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 73kgf... and park performance poor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,051 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort poor perf (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,083 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 44,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever inappropriately repaired handbrake over adjusted/incorrect set up and adjustment/lever angle incorrect (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever inappropriately repaired handbrake over adjusted/lever angle incorrect/faulty setup and adjustment (3.5.1n)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

knock at o/s of rack

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,831 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 41,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,329 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 34,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 31,909 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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S446 CMR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S446 CMR, 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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S446 CMR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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