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S817 UGA

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,161 mi
Last recorded32,161 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 UGA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 32,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 31,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 31,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,686 miles

Nearside Front PLAY IN RACK/END

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,662 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,871 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 21,366 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,865 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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S817 UGA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S817 UGA, 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 S817 UGA registered?

S817 UGA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S817 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 UGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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