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S530 SDB

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,060 mi
Last recorded29,060 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 SDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 29,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,355 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer side wall to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 26,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer side wall to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 25,756 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 24,112 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 19,831 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,647 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 19,635 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,159 miles

play in engine steady bar bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2009 13,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

play in engine steady bar bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,604 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 7,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2005 6,676 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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S530 SDB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S530 SDB, 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 S530 SDB registered?

S530 SDB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S530 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 SDB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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