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S464 JWO

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 JWO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,438 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,147 miles

offside & nearside sills very corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

damage to o/s & n/s front floor pans.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s/f & n/s/f floor pans.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,209 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 70,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 662,454 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,492 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,386 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 43,386 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,038 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 51,038 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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 JWO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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