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S69 SBL

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,236 mi
Last recorded32,236 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 SBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 32,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,680 miles

Corrosion in offside sill outside prescribed areas.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 30,674 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Corrosion in offside sill outside prescribed areas.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,067 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,079 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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S69 SBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S69 SBL, 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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S69 SBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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