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S677 JKP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,980 mi
Last recorded37,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS677 JKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 37,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 37,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,617 miles

n/s/f bumper corroded

o/s/f floor/sill corroded but not structual

Fail 19 Dec 2014 29,617 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f bumper corroded

o/s/f floor/sill corroded but not structual

Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 25,047 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,066 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 18,066 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,321 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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S677 JKP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S677 JKP, 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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S677 JKP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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