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S511 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,192 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,916 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face partly rusty

offside front brake disc inner face partly rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2013 33,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake disc inner face partly rusty

offside brake disc inner face partly rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded on inside face

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front brake discs corroded on inside face

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,335 miles

o/s "a" pannel is corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s "a" pannel is corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,068 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,057 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,465 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 26,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,805 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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S511 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S511 KBL, 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 S511 KBL registered?

S511 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S511 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 KBL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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