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S652 WOM

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,482 mi
Last recorded72,482 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 WOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,482 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 72,360 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 63,317 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,620 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,252 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

movement in steering wheel

wear on brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,924 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2010 15,628 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Nov 2010 15,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

offside rear brake binding

radiater header tank split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 79,024 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,884 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,453 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 66,433 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WOM, 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 S652 WOM registered?

S652 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S652 WOM safe to buy?

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