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S834 LJW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,908 mi
Last recorded68,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 LJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rigid brake pipes are covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,342 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 67,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,845 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 53,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight muffler leak

Pass 3 May 2012 52,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 52,074 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,103 miles

near side rear brake lower reading

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,065 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 36,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 36,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 LJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S834 LJW, 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 S834 LJW registered?

S834 LJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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