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S808 SAR

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

2,404 mi
Last recorded2,404 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 SAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 2,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 2,287 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 2,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 2,165 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 2,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 1,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 1,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 1,861 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 1,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017
Pass 31 May 2013 99,226 miles

front panel starting to corrode

low parking brake effort at offside rear wheel

nearside and offside front wings starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight play in offside track rod end and nearside and offside track rods inner connections and mountings

Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive corrosion to nearside sill, not with prescribed areas

excessive corrosion to scuttle panel

front discs worn heavily

modified drivers seat runners

sub / amplifier in boot insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear park brake slighty binding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sills corroding.

tested wet.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,083 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

non-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted - noise level just acceptable

offside and neartside outer sills corroded

offside rear boot flooring corroded

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2010 95,079 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable corroded

non-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted - noise level just acceptable

offside and neartside outer sills corroded

offside rear boot flooring corroded

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2007 91,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 84,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 74,301 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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S808 SAR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S808 SAR, 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 S808 SAR registered?

S808 SAR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S808 SAR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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