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S634 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,143 mi
Last recorded30,143 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively service and handbrake (1.2.1 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight body corrosion around windscreen and front upper wings

Fail 13 Dec 2018 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively service and handbrake (1.2.1 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight body corrosion around windscreen and front upper wings

Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear footbrake low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,116 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective noise when lamp on (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Wheel nut(s) loose all wheel have one nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,098 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and starting too crack

rear fog lamp lense cracked

temperary repair made too offside number plate lamp

Fail 24 Dec 2008 30,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished and starting too crack

rear fog lamp lense cracked

temperary repair made too offside number plate lamp

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,068 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,068 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,504 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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S634 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S634 KBL, 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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S634 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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