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S559 BBW

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 BBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,203 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,490 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall inside has cut not exposing cord

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

alternator belt perished

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

rear edges of both front wings corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 44,009 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Rear edge of both front wings corroded

S.R.S light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,904 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r sill corroded

srs light staying on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

srs light staying on

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

srs light on

surface rust on both outer sills

Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

srs light on

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,433 miles

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)

child seat fitted osr

corrosion outer sills

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,045 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,576 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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S559 BBW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S559 BBW, 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 S559 BBW registered?

S559 BBW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S559 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 BBW shows 14 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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