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S70 BLO

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,150 mi
Last recorded56,150 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 BLO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 56,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,869 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 53,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,155 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 51,030 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 50,754 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 50,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,884 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,883 miles

Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 23,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,690 miles

corrosion in o/s sill

Fail 2 May 2007 23,690 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in o/s sill

Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,952 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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S70 BLO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S70 BLO, 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 S70 BLO registered?

S70 BLO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S70 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 BLO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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