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S976 FVL

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 FVL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,175 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front exhaust corroded

offside rear and both front tyres perished

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,184 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis, lines & pipes undersealed

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front tyres cracking/perished

Pass 31 May 2011 43,174 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 27 May 2011 43,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre cracked

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,133 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,442 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 FVL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S976 FVL, 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 S976 FVL registered?

S976 FVL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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