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S995 DWW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,536 mi
Last recorded44,536 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 DWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 44,536 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,229 miles

both front floor corners are Corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 44,225 miles

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

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

both front floor corners are Corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,154 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,732 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,284 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,779 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,898 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 41,872 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,904 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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S995 DWW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S995 DWW, 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 S995 DWW registered?

S995 DWW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S995 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 DWW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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