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S58 LDY

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 LDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,725 miles

brake fluid down to minimum level

front brake pads 2/3 worn

slight play in all front ball joints

slight wear in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 29,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid down to minimum level

front brake pads 2/3 worn

slight play in all front ball joints

slight wear in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,450 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 294,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,639 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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S58 LDY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S58 LDY, 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 S58 LDY registered?

S58 LDY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S58 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 LDY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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