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S867 OVP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 OVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres perishing

slight corrosion on exterior of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres perishing

slight corrosion on exterior of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,929 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 70,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 64,525 miles

play in n/s/f top ball joint

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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S867 OVP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S867 OVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S867 OVP registered?

S867 OVP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S867 OVP safe to buy?

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