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S788 LRK

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 LRK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,701 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 62,498 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,471 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,729 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,214 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe very rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,992 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s rack arm

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s rack arm

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,664 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,214 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,214 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,217 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,217 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,019 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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S788 LRK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S788 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 S788 LRK registered?

S788 LRK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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