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S759 NEO

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,967 mi
Last recorded37,967 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 NEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 37,967 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 37,967 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 37,962 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery cable fouling front subframe.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing & modified. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,816 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 37,814 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 36,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 May 2017 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 May 2016 35,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,544 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S759 NEO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S759 NEO, 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 S759 NEO registered?

S759 NEO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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