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S765 TWA

1998 Rover Mini

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 TWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,183 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear subframe mounting area getting corroded.

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,158 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 68,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pipe damaged

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,180 miles

Oil leak

front pipe damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,644 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 62,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,458 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,674 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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S765 TWA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S765 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 S765 TWA registered?

S765 TWA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S765 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 TWA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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