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S464 AVL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,085 mi
Last recorded72,085 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 AVL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,085 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,048 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

general corrosion present - some areas are untested as cant be seen - ie behind leading rear subframe mounts just above radius arms

rear subframe heavily corroded

washer jets poorly adjusted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,639 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,334 miles

outer sills starting to corrode small hole on the n/s but not in perscribed area

Fail 28 Oct 2008 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

outer sills starting to corrode in places - small hole in n/s but not in prescribed area - advise repairs and repaint to make good

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,845 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,607 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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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S464 AVL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S464 AVL, 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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S464 AVL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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