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S585 LEC

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 LEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,975 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 50,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 49,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 49,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 49,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 48,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,989 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,302 miles

nearside front bump stop missing

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear fuel pipe corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,302 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear fuel pipe corroded

suspension components corroded

vehicle slightly lower at nearside front

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,607 miles

Battery insecure

FOG LAMP BEHIND BUMPER ?

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,607 miles

Battery insecure

FOG LAMP BEHIND BUMPER ?

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,781 miles

Nearside Front 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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S585 LEC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S585 LEC, 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 S585 LEC registered?

S585 LEC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S585 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 LEC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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