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S745 TWA

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,430 mi
Last recorded54,430 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 TWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 54,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 53,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 53,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 53,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 52,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,535 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill weakening with corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,635 miles

Oil leak

coolant fan not working and over heating

other three tyres spliting

Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

coolant fan not working and over heating

other three tyres spliting

rest of exhaust tatty

Pass 17 Nov 2007 51,306 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,306 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower valance near sub frame mount blistering

surface rust on rear sub frame

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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S745 TWA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S745 TWA, 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 S745 TWA registered?

S745 TWA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S745 TWA safe to buy?

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