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S861 KDY

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 KDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,909 miles

Front both nsf and osf wings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,880 miles

Front both arches corroded, not affecting structure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slight restricted movement

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front corrosion evident on both front arches but structural areas remain solid

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Front door bottom is bubbling suspect corrosion will emerge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front corrosion evident on both front arches but structural areas remain solid

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Front door bottom is bubbling suspect corrosion will emerge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,081 miles

Both outer c/v gaiters splitting

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 87,036 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses slight cracking

Both front outer drive shaft boots cracking

Corrosion o/s outer sill panel

Engine stablizer bushes worn

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 84,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 77,774 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bothside front bottom arm ball joint small amount of play.

bothside front brake pad/s worn thin -should replace.

bothside rear shock/s absorbers negligible damping effect- should replace.

nearside front steering rack rod inner ball joint play- should replace.

nearside rear brake cable corroded.

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,154 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,846 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Slight play in steering swivel joints

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,846 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorating

Slight play in steering swivel joints

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,296 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Slight leak brake master cylinder

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,248 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 41,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,949 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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S861 KDY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S861 KDY, 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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S861 KDY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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