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S86 UEL

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 UEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 76,398 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,898 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,205 miles

Fuel lines have slight corosion

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

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

Offside front floor pan has slight corosion

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,205 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel lines have slight corosion

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

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

Offside front floor pan has slight corosion

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f and n/s/f a panel area rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,145 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe and floor pan have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2010 64,113 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,506 miles

drivers seat tilt catch not working

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat tilt catch not working

Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

0/s/r wheel has slight distortion

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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S86 UEL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S86 UEL, 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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S86 UEL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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