MOT Status
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52,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight blow & corrosion from exhaust back box & repaire paste present
slight play in front suspension
surface corrosion around underbody areas & outer sills
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight blow & corrosion from exhaust back box & repaire paste present
slight play in front suspension
surface corrosion around underbody areas & outer sills
nearside rear tyre low on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S979 XAX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S979 XAX, 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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How do I check the history of S979 XAX?
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What year was S979 XAX registered?
S979 XAX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S979 XAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S979 XAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S979 XAX have outstanding finance?
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