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S834 DWV

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 DWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,397 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,379 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,851 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,406 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Near Side Rear Shocker Slightly Sticking

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,406 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Near Side Rear Shocker Slightly Sticking

Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,317 miles

excessive hand brake travell

n/s/f indicator and wing repeator faded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 15 Oct 2007 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excessive hand brake travell

n/s/f indicator and wing repeator faded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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S834 DWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S834 DWV, 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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S834 DWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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