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S548 WOM

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,194 mi
Last recorded48,194 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 WOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 48,194 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wing area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 48,187 miles

Emissions unable to be completed VEHICLE OVER HEATED FAN NOT CUTTING IN (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED AND DETERIORATING AROUND FLEXI

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR / INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR / INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 47,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,350 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,523 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 39,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades damaged. (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 37,236 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

some corrosion of rear subframe

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,557 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,443 miles

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

both front tyre on 2mm

o/s/f top suspension arm rubber split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,365 miles

o/s/f top suspension arm rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,909 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 19,546 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S548 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S548 WOM, 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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S548 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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