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S883 BJE

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 BJE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,866 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly scraped

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,752 miles

Oil leak

srs ligth is on !!!

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 24,347 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 24,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,660 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,877 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,556 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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S883 BJE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S883 BJE, 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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S883 BJE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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