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S547 UAR

1998 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,378 mi
Last recorded23,378 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 UAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 23,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,172 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 22,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,826 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,324 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,624 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,239 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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S547 UAR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S547 UAR, 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 S547 UAR registered?

S547 UAR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S547 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S547 UAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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