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S773 PAG

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 PAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 46,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 42,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,509 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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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S773 PAG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S773 PAG, 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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S773 PAG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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