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S495 MBL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,047 mi
Last recorded16,047 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 MBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 16,047 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated several front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside, several suspension, exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 May 2022 15,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 14,044 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

lower engine stabilizer bolt loose

Fail 28 Jun 2019 12,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

lower engine stabilizer bolt loose

Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,056 miles

front floors rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,737 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty due to vehicle been standing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 23 Jan 2017 11,737 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed main battery cable (1.9.2c)

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

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

front brake discs rusty due to vehicle been standing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 10,597 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 9,397 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 8,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,368 miles

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

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

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

both front floors (adj to jacking point) pushed up

both outer sills rusty

front no plate damaged slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,745 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,671 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 83,671 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 81,583 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

O/S/R tyre perished †N/S/R tyre worn uneven

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S495 MBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S495 MBL, 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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S495 MBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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