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S833 ARO

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,762 mi
Last recorded69,762 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 ARO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise rear subframe corroded.

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

advise both front wings corroded.

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded and worn.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise metal fuel pipes corroded.

advise wipers split and smearing screen.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,978 miles

advise both front tyres perishing and wearing unevenly

advise both front wings corroding

advise front brake discs corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise rear subframe corroding

advise slight exhaust blow front section

advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing

advise some movement in off side rear radius arm

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,978 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front tyres perishing and wearing unevenly

advise both front wings corroding

advise front brake discs corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise rear subframe corroding

advise slight exhaust blow front section

advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing

advise some movement in off side rear radius arm

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,121 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise both front wings corroding

advise exhaust system corroded and slight blow

advise front and rear subframes corroding

advise front number plate damaged

advise metal fuel and brake pipes corroding

advise rear number plate fading

advise some movement in both front seat frames

Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise both front wings corroding around headlamps

advise both rear tail light bulbs fading[red bulbs]

advise front number plate damaged

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise metal fuel pipes corroding

advise off side front shock weeping

advise rear number plate fading

advise rear subframe corroded

advise slight exhaust blow and system corroded

advise some movement in both front seat frames

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,754 miles

advise fuel filter and pipes corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear number plate fading

advise rear subframe corroded

advise slight exhaust blow front section

advise some movement in front suspension both sides

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

advise both rear indicator bulbs fading

advise fuel filter and pipes corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear number plate fading

advise rear subframe corroded

advise slight exhaust blow front section

advise some movement in front suspension both sides

Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,216 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,488 miles

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

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

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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S833 ARO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S833 ARO, 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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S833 ARO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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