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S742 NRN

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,745 mi
Last recorded75,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 NRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,740 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated And is noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe and next to suspension bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,202 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

passenger seat tilt mechanism slightly worn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

lamda and co were high but could not complete test due to over heating

pass seat tilt secure worn and has a lot of play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 57,813 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pass seat tilt secure worn and has a lot of play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,832 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs are poor in condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,726 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 37,713 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S742 NRN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S742 NRN, 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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S742 NRN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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