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S623 KAB

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,831 mi
Last recorded54,831 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 KAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,722 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 54,652 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Both sides control arm nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tied the end to prevent ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,238 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,633 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,953 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

throttle vavle sticking

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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S623 KAB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S623 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 S623 KAB registered?

S623 KAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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