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S5 COP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,660 mi
Last recorded39,660 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 COP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 39,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 39,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,273 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,273 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 38,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,348 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,986 miles

stick on number plates fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,677 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,499 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished in tread but no cords showing

Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 34,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S5 COP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S5 COP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 COP registered?

S5 COP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S5 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 COP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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