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S783 LRK

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 LRK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery loosish

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

srs light n/w

top engine stabilser bush worn

Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery loosish

n/s/f sill holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

srs light n/w

top engine stabilser bush worn

Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery loosish

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f sill and o/s/f sill both holed and very corroded but in non presacribed areas

srs light n/w

top engine stabilser bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,811 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,336 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,252 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,134 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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S783 LRK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S783 LRK, 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 S783 LRK registered?

S783 LRK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S783 LRK safe to buy?

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