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S622 KAB

1998 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 KAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 43,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,262 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 43,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,144 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front floor damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,781 miles

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

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

offside front floor damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,856 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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S622 KAB is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S622 KAB, 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 S622 KAB registered?

S622 KAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S622 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S622 KAB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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