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S976 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 88,581 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,558 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,525 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 84,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,895 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,607 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,977 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT

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 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KBL, 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 KBL registered?

S976 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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