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S971 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

7,069 mi
Last recorded7,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 7,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 5,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 4,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 4,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 2,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,396 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,668 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,830 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,617 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,084 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,847 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,847 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S971 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S971 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S971 SRD registered?

S971 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S971 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 SRD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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