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S5 CPR

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 78,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 78,609 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 78,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm/rack slight play at fixings

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 78,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside inner cv boot not secured to its housing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 77,457 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,215 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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S5 CPR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CPR, 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 CPR registered?

S5 CPR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S5 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 CPR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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