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S652 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,472 mi
Last recorded98,472 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S parking brake effort low

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

free play/wear at steering wheel. possibly upper bearing

fuel filter showing heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 95,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 93,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,140 miles

nsf lower front panel corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf lower front panel corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 86,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 86,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,214 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 82,174 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 78,624 miles

Both front outer c.v boots are slightly deteriorated

Both front wipers are slightly deteriorated

N/s/r hand brake mech at wheel is slightly stiff

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 78,624 miles

Both front outer c.v boots are slightly deteriorated

Both front wipers are slightly deteriorated

N/s/r hand brake mech at wheel is slightly stiff

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 74,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 74,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,459 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,818 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,240 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 66,240 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side and near side rear radius arm bushes slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,144 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,275 miles

Advise both rear shock absorbers have misting of oil

Advise corrosion on outer sills

Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on outer sills.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,805 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,829 miles

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)

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

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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S652 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S652 SRD, 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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S652 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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