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S593 ADL

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 ADL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,052 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 41,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 40,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 40,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,606 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,282 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,706 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,615 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,376 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 36,376 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 35,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,008 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 34,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,778 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,778 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,286 miles

both drivers and passenger lower door sill corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 29,286 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both drivers and passenger lower door sill corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,105 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,804 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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S593 ADL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S593 ADL, 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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S593 ADL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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