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S836 UTD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 UTD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 64,222 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,798 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,781 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,979 miles

n/s/o/s front floors damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2005 35,978 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s/o/s front floors damaged

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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S836 UTD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S836 UTD, 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 S836 UTD registered?

S836 UTD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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