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S685 TWF

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 TWF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,502 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 22,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 22,093 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 22,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 20,855 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 19,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 19,492 miles

n/s/f windscreen has slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The bottom of the a post at the nearside and offside bottom edge of the windscreen is corroded.

The nearside and offside outer sills are corroded but not hold.

the nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3worn and the brake discs are slightly pitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 16,599 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The bottom of the A post at the nearside and offside front windscreen.

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are slightly pitted.

The nearside and offside outer sills are corroded but not hold.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 16,599 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 16,565 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 13,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 6,088 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 6,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 352 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 90,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,316 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 78,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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S685 TWF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S685 TWF, 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 S685 TWF registered?

S685 TWF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S685 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 TWF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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