MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front both nsf and osf wings corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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))
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))
Both outer c/v gaiters splitting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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.
Exhaust deteriorating
Exhaust deteriorating
Slight play in steering swivel joints
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
Exhaust deteriorating
Slight leak brake master cylinder
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)
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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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