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S934 YBP

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 YBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor plan

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2023 42,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,433 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,608 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,733 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,913 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 31,869 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,074 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 29,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

reversing light wiring burning on exhaust system

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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S934 YBP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S934 YBP, 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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S934 YBP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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