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S946 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,354 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 63,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 62,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,359 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,731 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,161 miles

both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres slight wear outer edges

Fail 3 Nov 2014 48,117 miles

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

both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,977 miles

n/s rear radius arm slight play

n/s top balljoint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,369 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,491 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 30,488 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,575 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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S946 SRD 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 S946 SRD, 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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What year was S946 SRD registered?

S946 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S946 SRD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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