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S550 EGJ

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

19,027 mi
Last recorded19,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 EGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 19,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 18,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades smearing

heavy corrosion to sills and floor pan, signs or repair to sills

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 18,810 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil/gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

heavy corrosion to sills and floor pan. both sills show signs of repair

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 18,798 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked around the whole outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear exhaust cotton reels broken

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded on limits (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint on limits (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front floor pans excessively corroded

both outer sills excessively corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,458 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 17,458 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 14,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,704 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,582 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 94,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 56,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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S550 EGJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S550 EGJ, 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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S550 EGJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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