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S566 DOB

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,447 mi
Last recorded28,447 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 28,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily oiled/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 28,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,011 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,795 miles

Slight Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2020 26,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,397 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2019 26,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,272 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracking in both front tyres outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracking in both front tyres outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,156 miles

cracks in o/s front tyre.(not exposing chords)

o/s front tie-rod inner bushes starting to perish.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 26,155 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cracks in o/s front tyre.(not exposing chords)

o/s front tie-rod inner bushes starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,293 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 25,293 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,274 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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S566 DOB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S566 DOB, 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 S566 DOB registered?

S566 DOB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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