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S780 DJW

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 DJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 66,963 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 64,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Floor and sills corroded

Offside Front Brake backplate missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 64,731 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Floor and sills corroded

Offside Front Brake backplate missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,948 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,169 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 56,934 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,600 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,361 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,361 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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S780 DJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S780 DJW, 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 S780 DJW registered?

S780 DJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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