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S975 SRD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 SRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,837 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 48,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 47,987 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,199 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,130 miles

Oil leak

both outer body sill panels badly corroded,but not in prescribed area

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer body sill panels badly corroded,but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,846 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,151 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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S975 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S975 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 S975 SRD registered?

S975 SRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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