CarVerify

Free Car Check

S970 CYJ

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 CYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 27,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 26,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,579 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 25,573 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 25,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,588 miles

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

Non standard exhaust

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 20,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,414 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 12,346 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S970 CYJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S970 CYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S970 CYJ?

You can check the full history of S970 CYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S970 CYJ registered?

S970 CYJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S970 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 CYJ shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S970 CYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S970 CYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.