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S528 CCG

1998 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,276 mi
Last recorded26,276 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 CCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 26,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,715 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 22,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,324 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 19,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,257 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,756 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 16,157 miles

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

Surface corrosion to n/s sill pannel outer

Fail 11 Dec 2008 15,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,744 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 12,744 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,681 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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S528 CCG is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S528 CCG, 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 S528 CCG registered?

S528 CCG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S528 CCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 CCG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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