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S604 SWP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,750 mi
Last recorded50,750 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 SWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,750 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/12 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,278 miles

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

Front grill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

front exhaust deterioated

vehicle in general rusty condition

Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 12 71h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front grill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

front exhaust deterioated

vehicle in general rusty condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,392 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,165 miles

Nearside front floor damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 40,165 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Grease to ball joints

Nearside front floor damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S604 SWP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S604 SWP, 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 S604 SWP registered?

S604 SWP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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