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S976 CWW

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

29,191 mi
Last recorded29,191 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 CWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 27,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 27,958 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,861 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 27,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,674 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 27,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,840 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,840 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,838 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) refitted wiring connector (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement freed off adjuster (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid clean washer pump and jets (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 26,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,383 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,383 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,712 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,687 miles

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

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

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

lower area of O,S,F,-A post corroded to excess

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,777 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,730 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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S976 CWW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S976 CWW, 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 S976 CWW registered?

S976 CWW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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