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S985 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,151 mi
Last recorded90,151 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 90,151 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 87,015 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 87,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 81,983 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 81,983 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 81,983 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 63,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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S985 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S985 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.

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S985 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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