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S840 UVG

1998 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 UVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,656 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and slight leak

Exhaust has slight leak at rear silencer

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2017 40,654 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and slight leak

Exhaust has slight leak at rear silencer

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2017 40,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Area around windscreen is corroded.Wings are corroded.

Pass 17 May 2016 39,198 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 39,171 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake cables are corroding.

Fail 22 May 2014 35,716 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake cables are corroding.

Pass 24 May 2013 33,457 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 33,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 31,703 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside rear brake efficiency is poor.

Slight play at front balljoints.

Pass 19 May 2011 30,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 29,382 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 29,382 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 27,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 25,718 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,410 miles

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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S840 UVG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S840 UVG, 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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S840 UVG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S840 UVG shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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