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S475 REC

1998 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,650 mi
Last recorded62,650 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 REC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 62,650 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 62,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,535 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 61,496 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,082 miles

NSF shocker weak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,529 miles

NSF shock absorber weak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,246 miles

NSF shock absorber weak

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NSF shock absorber weak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,966 miles

NSF wheel bearing slight play

Nail in OSR tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,663 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,225 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,583 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,768 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,768 miles

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

NSR tyre has screw in

OSF indi going white

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,333 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 47,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,994 miles

ball joints need greasing

both rear shockers weak

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,608 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 24 Nov 2010 42,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,323 miles

hole in o/s f floor outside perscribed area, o/s boot floor rusting

Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 37,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,940 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,990 miles

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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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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