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S505 CWW

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,862 mi
Last recorded8,862 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 CWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 8,862 miles

floor and sill repairs covered with underseal

Fail 20 May 2026 8,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

floor and sill repairs covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2024 8,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 8,224 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,313 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,865 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,694 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,636 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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S505 CWW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S505 CWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S505 CWW registered?

S505 CWW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S505 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 CWW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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