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S486 KDF

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

30,394 mi
Last recorded30,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 KDF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 30,394 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 29,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls becoming deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 29,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls becoming deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,247 miles

rear exhaust corroded and in poor sate

Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear exhaust corroded and in poor sate

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,123 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,047 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 28,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front headlamp surround corroded

Both rear wheel archs inscure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,394 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 26,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 26,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 25,866 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front registration plate deteriated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front registration plate deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,336 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,618 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,618 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,930 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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S486 KDF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S486 KDF, 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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S486 KDF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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