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S452 BNV

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,955 mi
Last recorded31,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 BNV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,955 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion started on o/s/f jacking point

front peardrop mounts seperating

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,306 miles

rear silencer mount split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,622 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 25,607 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,570 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 23,564 miles

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

front disc inner faces rusted/pitted.

front suspension close to bump stops.

n/s/rear radius arm squeaking.

play in n/s lower ball joint.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,561 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S452 BNV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S452 BNV, 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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S452 BNV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S452 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 BNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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