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S559 LLT

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

4,863 mi
Last recorded4,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 LLT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,863 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 4,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 3,544 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 3,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 3,032 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

low effort on rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

possible play in both rear arms

underside of car has corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor pan by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

possible play in both rear arms

underside of car has corrosion

steering rack has excessive movement

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,002 miles

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

areas of corrosion around underside of vehicle

freeplay in steering system at steering wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear of cat joint badly leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch next to subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch next to subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Areas of corrosion around vehicle, sills, floors , rear valance etc.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Freeplay in steering system at steering wheel.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,380 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,595 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 77,134 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 77,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,196 miles

Offside outer sill has corrosion not in a perscribed area.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 69,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front outer sill is rusty

slight play in offside rear radius arm bolt

Pass 26 May 2010 69,086 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO CAR OVERHEATING

Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,831 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,075 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,765 miles

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

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

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 LLT is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 S559 LLT, 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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S559 LLT is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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