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S785 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,488 mi
Last recorded3,488 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 3,488 miles

both A panels rusty

both front brake discs rusty/poor condition

nearside centre sill rusty

nearside front shock damp

offside door rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2013 3,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both A panels rusty

both front brake discs rusty/poor condition

hole in offside headlight

nearside centre sill rusty

nearside front shock damp

offside door rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear subframe mounts slightly corroded

center rear metel brake line badly corroded, but no less than 2/3's thick

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight leak from front shocks

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight leak from front shocks

slight play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,163 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 76,160 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear and offside rear Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 29 May 2008 60,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,906 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,694 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

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

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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S785 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S785 SRD, 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 S785 SRD registered?

S785 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S785 SRD safe to buy?

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