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S45 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,393 mi
Last recorded37,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 37,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,308 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,082 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,981 miles

front wings corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,313 miles

offside front and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,165 miles

both front wings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,180 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 34,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,490 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front wings

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,533 miles

offside & nearside A panels slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,887 miles

offside & nearside A panels slight corrosion

offside & nearside rear side panels slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,182 miles

offside A panel rusty & weak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside A panel rusty & weak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,994 miles

osr outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S45 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S45 KBL, 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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S45 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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