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S823 OEC

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 OEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield deteriorating.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filter bracket rusty but sercure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s sill panel deteriorating.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s sill panel deteriorating.

Pass 24 May 2012 52,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 52,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 50,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,342 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to insids edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,592 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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S823 OEC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S823 OEC, 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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S823 OEC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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