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S83 MGD

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,049 mi
Last recorded76,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 MGD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,787 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 74,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and both front floor ares weak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and both front floor ares weak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,295 miles

Engine tie bar bushes excessively worn

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

Service brakes just within minimum requirement

Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,295 miles

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine tie bar bushes excessively worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brakes just within minimum requirement

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,428 miles

Engine steady bushes worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside handbrake quadrant part siezed

Offside rear brake low effort

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear NO plate separating

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,428 miles

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

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

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

Both front floor areas badly damaged

Engine steady bushes worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside handbrake quadrant part siezed

Offside rear brake low effort

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear NO plate separating

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 57,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,899 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 54,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 43,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S83 MGD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S83 MGD, 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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S83 MGD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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