MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
NSF shocker weak
NSF shock absorber weak
NSF shock absorber weak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
NSF shock absorber weak
NSF wheel bearing slight play
Nail in OSR tyre
nail in n/s rear tyre
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
NSR tyre has screw in
OSF indi going white
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
12 INCH FRONT WHEELS /13 INCH REAR WHEELS
ball joints need greasing
both rear shockers weak
slight blow centre exhaust
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ball joints need greasing
both rear shockers weak
slight blow centre exhaust
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTY
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTY
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING
hole in o/s f floor outside perscribed area, o/s boot floor rusting
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hole in o/s f floor outside perscribed area, o/s boot floor rusting
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rocker gasket leak, slight play n/s top ball joint
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S475 REC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S475 REC, 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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What year was S475 REC registered?
S475 REC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1998.
Is S475 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S475 REC shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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