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S763 AYA

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 AYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,694 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,765 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,299 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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S763 AYA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S763 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S763 AYA registered?

S763 AYA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S763 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S763 AYA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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