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S887 FRP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,794 mi
Last recorded27,794 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 FRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 27,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively marginal pass, should investigate and repair a.s.a.p. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cooling overflow during emission ,cooling fan does work.

oil seeping from gear select rod seal.

Pass 22 May 2023 27,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cooling overflow during emission , cooling fan does work.

oil seeping from gear sect rod seal, and possible from sump plug.

Pass 13 May 2022 27,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 27,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front corroded.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,428 miles

bothside front brake discs pitted / corroded.

gearbox seeping oil on to exhaust, should repair.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,956 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter braking, marginal pass.

bothside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,785 miles

screen washer fluid low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,569 miles

driver side ,chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

offside front inner steering gaiter ,lightly braking.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,179 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front shock absorbers - negligible damping effect- should replace.

engine -core plug leak cooling.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

rear fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front steering gaiter partialy insecure, need repair or replace.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,442 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

upper engine steady bush weak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,031 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,031 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 23,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S887 FRP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S887 FRP, 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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S887 FRP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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